2.2 Flashcards

1
Q

a text based help file for a specific command , service or configuration that shows the syntax, options and related files and commands

A

man page

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2
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Text-based help information that is similar to man page, but is more verbose and emphasizes how to use a Linux command or utility.

A

info node

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3
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An Linux command option that displays information about the command including command options.

A

-h –help

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4
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A Linux command that displays information about commands that are built-in to the shell itself.

A

help

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5
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A database containing short man page descriptions.

A

Whatis Database

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6
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A Linux utility that displays a one-line man page description contained in the whatis database for a given command.

A

whatis

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7
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A linux utility that displays one-line man page descriptions contained in the whatis database for all commands that match a given command or partial command.

A

apropos

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8
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A directory that contains documentation resources for many of the different components of the Linux system.

A

/usr/share/man

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9
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You can open the man interface to view a man page using man command or file

A

Use the -k option to search all man pages for a specific search term.

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10
Q

Man pages are typically stored in the

A

/usr/man or /usr/share/man

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11
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Man pages are typically stored in the__________to see the value of this variable.

A

echo $MANPATH

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