Recall & Review
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What is a terminal in Linux?
A terminal is a program that lets you type commands to control your computer. It is like talking to your computer using words instead of clicking icons.
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How do you open the terminal on most Linux systems?
You can open the terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T or by searching for "Terminal" in the applications menu.
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What does the command
pwd do in the terminal?The
pwd command shows the current folder you are in. It stands for "print working directory."Click to reveal answer
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How can you list files and folders in the terminal?
Use the command
ls to see all files and folders in the current directory.Click to reveal answer
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Why is using the terminal helpful?
The terminal lets you do tasks faster and more precisely. It is useful for automation, fixing problems, and running programs without a mouse.
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Which key combination usually opens the terminal in Linux?
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Ctrl + Alt + T is the common shortcut to open the terminal on many Linux systems.
What does the command
ls do?✗ Incorrect
ls shows the files and folders in the current directory.What is the terminal mainly used for?
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The terminal is used to type commands to control and interact with the computer.
What does the command
pwd show?✗ Incorrect
pwd prints the working directory, which is the current folder path.Which of these is NOT a reason to use the terminal?
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Playing games is not a typical reason to use the terminal.
Explain how to open the terminal and why it is useful.
Think about how you start the terminal and what you can do with it.
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Describe the purpose of the commands
pwd and ls.These commands help you know where you are and what is inside the folder.
You got /3 concepts.