Linux Crash Course for Beginners - 2023 - File System Navigation Commands

The video tutorial explains how to navigate a Unix file system using essential commands like CD, PWD, and LS. It compares navigation in Windows and Linux, highlighting the differences and similarities. The tutorial also covers how to become a root user in Linux and provides practical examples and exercises to reinforce learning. The key takeaway is understanding how to use these commands to efficiently navigate and manage directories in a Linux environment.

Which command is used to change directories in Unix?

• CD

• LS

• PWD

• SU

What does the PWD command do in Unix?

• Changes directory

• Lists directory contents

• Prints the current directory

• Clears the screen

In Windows, how do you typically navigate into a folder?

• Using the CD command

• Double-clicking the folder

• Using the LS command

• Typing the folder name

What is the equivalent of the C drive in Linux?

• Root

• Boot

• Home

• Slash

How can you become the root user in Linux?

• Type LS

• Type CD

• Type PWD

• Type SU

What does the LS command do in Linux?

• Changes directory

• Switches user

• Lists directory contents

• Prints working directory

In Linux, what does a file name starting with 'D' indicate?

• It's a document

• It's a directory

• It's a device

• It's a file

How do you move one directory up in Linux?

• CD ..

• CD /

• CD ~

• CD -

What command would you use to find out your current directory in Linux?

• LS

• CD

• PWD

• SU

If you type 'CD' and hit enter in Linux, where do you go?

• Home directory

• Root directory

• Current directory

• Parent directory