Part 1: Installation and Configuration - Lesson 4—Use the Command-Line Interface

Question 1

What are some advantages of using the command-line interface?

Answer 1

The command-line interface provides these advantages:
• Additional administrative and troubleshooting options
• More access to the file system
• A remote login using the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol
• The ability to run commands as root using sudo
• The ability to automate repetitive tasks using scripting
• The ability to remotely administer multiple Mac computers simultaneously using Apple Remote Desktop
(ARD).

Question 2

What are the four parts of a command string?

Answer 2

The four parts of a command string are as follows:
• Command name
• Command options
• Arguments
• Extras

Question 3

Which terminal command should you use to perform the following?

Print working directory

Answer 3

Print working directory: pwd

Question 4

Which terminal command should you use to perform the following?

List

Answer 4

List: ls

Question 5

Which terminal command should you use to perform the following?

Change directory

Answer 5

Change directory: cd

Question 6

Which terminal command should you use to perform the following?

Indicate parent directory

Answer 6

Indicate parent directory: ..

Question 7

Which terminal command should you use to perform the following?

Indicate current user home folder

Answer 7

Indicate current user home folder: ~

Question 8

Which terminal command should you use to perform the following?

Create a folder

Answer 8

Create a folder: mkdir

Question 9

Which terminal command should you use to perform the following?

Run the command with root account access

Answer 9

Run the command with root account access: sudo

Question 10

Which terminal command should you use to perform the following?

Clear the Terminal screen

Answer 10

Clear the Terminal screen: clear or press Control-L

Question 11

Which key should you use if you want to automatically complete filenames, pathnames, and command
names?

Answer 11

You should use the tab key to automatically complete filenames, pathnames, and command names.