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Linux Basics Practice Test: Linux Commands — Flashcards

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Here are some of the most commonly used Linux commands:
ls:
Lists the contents of the current directory.
cd: Changes the current directory.
pwd: Prints the current working directory.
mkdir: Creates a new directory.
rmdir: Removes an empty directory.
cp: Copies a file or directory.
mv: Moves a file or directory.
rm: Removes a file or directory.
touch: Creates a new file or updates the timestamp of an existing file.
cat: Concatenates files and prints them to the standard output.
grep: Searches for a pattern in a file or files.
find: Searches for files and directories based on criteria such as name, size, and permissions.
man: Displays the manual page for a command.
sudo: Allows a user to run a command with root privileges.

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