Linux Fundamentals · lesson 7 of 15 · 12 min

Text files and logs

summary: Text files and logs provide useful evidence about system activity. Look for timestamps, account names, and repeated patterns, then record observations before making conclusions.

question: Which log detail helps build a timeline?

options:

• Timestamp
• Wallpaper color
• Monitor size
• Keyboard brand

correct: Timestamp

explanation: Timestamps let you order events and compare activity across systems.

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