Module #1 Flashcards
With virtualization, virtual computers can operate and run within physical computers. These computers are called
Virtual Machines (VM)
VMs are often called
guests
computers are often called
hosts
Anyone with a modern computer and operating system can run virtual machines.
true
All coding labs in this course are performed on a
Linux-based VM
has gained widespread use in servers, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, networking
equipment, smartphones, and many other devices that may not seem as even being
computers.
Linux
is an easy to learn programming language.
Python
Few factors that make Python a great tool for learning basic coding are:
- It is easy to learn
- It is easy to use for writing new software
- It is easy to obtain, install and deploy
provides a solid foundation and allows to learn other programming languages
(for example, C++, Java, or C) much easier and faster.
Python
is free, open and multiplatform.
Python
it is possible to write code faster when
using Python.
true
the time needed to learn Python is shorter than for many other
languages.
true
commands are
case-sensitive
Use the ____ command to display a listing of the current directory
ls
Use the _____ command with the _____ argument to display the contents of the labs folder
ls labs
Use the _____ command with the ______ option to display a “long display” of the contents of the current directory.
ls -l
Use the _____ command with the ______ option to display the contents of the current directory in reverse alphabetical order.
ls -r
Use the _____ command with the argument ls to see all of the possibilities in the manual
man ls
You can also use _____ argument after most commands to see a shorter summary of all the available command options.
–help