Gain insights into the command-line interface, delve into navigating file systems, creating scripts, and automating tasks to enhance productivity and control your computer efficiently.

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In this course, you will get the chance to explore the command-line interface (CLI), starting with basics like navigating file systems and working with directories and files. Then, you will use those building blocks to tackle more advanced features and tasks within the CLI. You will also learn to turn basic commands into executable scripts and easily automate common tasks. This course will empower you to put the interface to work, take complete control of your computer, and hack your way to productivity.

Harnessing the Power of the Command-Line Interface

Which command gives a detailed listing of directories?

Which command gives a detailed listing of directories?

It shows only a limited number of directories in the directory listing.

It formats the directory listing in a more readable form.

It shows only the directory listings beginning with the letter “h.”

What does adding the `-h` flag to `ls` do?

What does adding the <code>-h</code> flag to <code>ls</code> do?

Which flag is used to show hidden files in the directory listing?

Which flag is used to show hidden files in the directory listing?

**(True or False)** The `-R` flag is used to recursively list files.

(True or False) The <code>-R</code> flag is used to recursively list files.

```
cd /usr/bin
```
What is the user navigating with this command?

<pre><code>cd /usr/bin
</code></pre>
What is the user navigating with this command?

**(True or False)** The first dot of `..` represents the parent directory.

(True or False) The first dot of <code>..</code> represents the parent directory.

What does the command <code>cd -</code> do?

If your directory stack is:
```
/usr/bin
/tmp
/
```
If the above code is your directory stack, executing the command `pushd +1` would take you to which directory?

If your directory stack is:
<pre><code>/usr/bin
/tmp
/
</code></pre>
If the above code is your directory stack, executing the command <code>pushd +1</code> would take you to which directory?

**(True or False)** The flag `-iname` for the `find` command is case sensitive.

(True or False) The flag <code>-iname</code> for the <code>find</code> command is case sensitive.

**(True or False)** The `du` command is used to check the disk usage.

(True or False) The <code>du</code> command is used to check the disk usage.

This quiz will test everything you have learned in the chapter Navigating the Filesystem.

Introduction

Creating an Ubuntu Virtual Machine with VirtualBox

Navigating the Filesystem

Working with Files and Directories

Streams Of Text

The Shell and Environment

Running and Managing Programs

Networking Tools

Automation

Additional Programs

Conclusion

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