Navigating the file system

Question 1

What is the file system?

Answer 1

The file system is a method used to organize and store data on a computer’s storage device.
it is represented in a tree structure for efficient reads and writes.

Question 2

$ pwd

Answer 2

“print working directory” will print the name of the directory you are currently in.

Question 3

$ cd

Answer 3

“change directory” takes the name or path of a target directory and changes your current working directory to the target.
common abbriviations
$ . means the current directory
$ .. means the parent directory

Question 4

what is a relative path?

Answer 4

A relative path is a path specified in relation to your current working directory.

Question 5

autocomplete

Answer 5

When typing the name of a file, directory or path the system can complete your entry by hitting TAB.

TAB TAB will give a list of auto completion suggestions.