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30 Important Linux Commands Flashcards

1
Q

What tool may need to be installed in order to use ifconfig?

A

apt install-tools

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2
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How do you update repositories in Debian Linux terminal?

A

apt update

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3
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What is the Command to connect to a Linux Machine from command line interface (CLI)?

A

ssh

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4
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What command lets you see how much memory you have available on your Linux system?

A

free

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5
Q

What does su mean in Linux?

A

substitute user

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6
Q

What command allows you to add a user?

A

useradd

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7
Q

What Linux command will list a file directory?

A

ls

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8
Q

What command allows you to operate as another user?

A

su

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9
Q

What is the mv command used for?

A

move a file

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10
Q

What command do you use to find a file?

A

find

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11
Q

What command allows you to Change Directory in Linux CLI?

A

cd

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12
Q

How do you check your IP address from a Linux terminal?

A

ifconfig

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13
Q

How do you check the total Disk Space on your Linux computer from Terminal?

A

df

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14
Q

What command opens a Manual about another command?

A

man

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15
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What command Verifies IP-level connectivity to another TCP/IP Computer by sending an Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) Echo Request?

A

ping

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16
Q

What does the “touch” command do in CLI?

A

creates a file

17
Q

What does using the sudo command in a linux terminal?

A

allows command as Superuser

18
Q

What command lets you trace the route of devices between you and another computer or website?

A

traceroute

19
Q

How do you Clear a terminal of text?

A

clear

20
Q

What command and switch allows you to see details about your computer including Whether you are running a 32bit or 64 bit operating system?

A

uname -a

21
Q

What command lets to stop a process that is running?

A

kill

22
Q

What does the mkdir command stand for?

A

make directory

23
Q

How do you delete or remove a file in Terminal?

A

rm

24
Q

what command is used to copy a file in a Linux Terminal?

A

cp

25
Q

How do you Reboot from your Linux Terminal?

A

reboot

26
Q

What command allows you to change your password?

A

passwd

27
Q

What Debian Linux command allows you to install an application?

A

apt install

28
Q

What command allows you to see what user you are logged in as?

A

whoami

29
Q

What command allows you to remove a directory in CLI?

A

rmdir

30
Q

What does the PWD command stand for in Linux?

A

print working directory

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