Command Line Flashcards
What is a CLI?
Command Line Interface
What is a GUI?
Graphical User Interface
Give at least one use case for the command:
man
Get more information on a command
Give at least one use case for the command:
cat
Concatenates 2 files together, also prints out a files contents in the terminal
Give at least one use case for the command:
ls
(List Segments) Listing the files and directories within the current directory you are in
Give at least one use case for the command:
pwd
(Print working directory) Shows you what directory you are in
Give at least one use case for the command:
echo
Prints out strings to the terminal but also make a new file out of a specific string
Give at least one use case for the command:
touch
Creates a new empty file
Give at least one use case for the command:
mkdir
Creates new directories, and also child and grandchild directories
Give at least one use case for the command:
mv
Rename or move files and directories
Give at least one use case for the command:
rm
Delete folder or files (permanent delete)
Give at least one use case for the command:
cp
Copies files or directories