Linux File System Navigation 2

Question 1

Which command displays the full path of the current working directory?

Accepted Answer

pwd

Answer

The `pwd` (print working directory) command outputs the absolute path of the current directory.

Question 2

What does the `cd -` command do in Linux?

Accepted Answer

Switches to the previous working directory

Answer

`cd -` switches to the previous working directory stored in the $OLDPWD variable.

Question 3

Which command lists directory contents sorted by modification time, newest first?

Accepted Answer

ls -lt

Answer

`ls -lt` sorts output by modification time with the newest files listed first.

Question 4

What is the absolute path of the home directory for the root user on most Linux systems?

Accepted Answer

/root

Answer

The root user's home directory is `/root`, not under `/home` like regular users.

Question 5

Which `find` command option limits the search depth to 2 directory levels?

Accepted Answer

-maxdepth 2

Answer

The `-maxdepth 2` option tells `find` to descend at most 2 levels below the starting point.

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