Linux Fundamentals · lesson 6 of 15 · 15 min
Command-line safety
summary: The command line is powerful because it can make precise changes quickly. Read commands before running them, understand the expected result, and use only authorized systems and training environments.
question: What should you do before running an unfamiliar command?
options:
- Understand what it does and its expected result
- Run it with administrator privileges
- Paste it into every terminal
- Ignore any warning
correct: Understand what it does and its expected result
explanation: Understanding a command helps you avoid unsafe or unintended changes.
Try it: Read and search files
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