Linux Fundamentals · lesson 2 of 15 · 10 min

Filesystem navigation

summary: Linux organizes files in a single directory tree beginning at the root directory. Commands such as pwd, ls, and cd help you understand where you are and what is available in an authorized lab.

question: Which command shows your current directory?

options:

• pwd
• rm
• chmod
• grep

correct: pwd

explanation: pwd means print working directory and reports your current location.

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