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.

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