Command Line Tools Quiz

Boost your terminal skills with this quiz on essential Linux/Unix command line tools, complete with examples and real-world usage.

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Quick Commands
  • ls - List files
  • cd - Change directory
  • grep - Search text
  • chmod - Change permissions

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Command Line Tools Guide

Basic Commands
Command Description
ls Lists files and directories
cd Changes current directory
pwd Prints working directory
mkdir Creates a new directory
rm Removes files or directories
Intermediate Commands
Command Description
grep Searches for patterns in files
awk Text processing language
sed Stream editor for text
chmod Changes file permissions
chown Changes file owner
Networking
Command Description
ping Tests network connectivity
curl Transfers data from/to server
wget Downloads files from web
ssh Secure remote login
netstat Network statistics
System Monitoring
Command Description
top Real-time process monitoring
htop Interactive process viewer
df Disk space usage
du Directory space usage
free Memory usage
Bonus Tips
  • Use man command to get the manual for any command
  • Combine commands with pipes: command1 | command2
  • Redirect output: command > file.txt (overwrite) or command >> file.txt (append)
  • Use alias to create shortcuts for commands
  • Ctrl+C stops the current command, Ctrl+Z pauses it
  • Use history to see your recent commands