3.6. System Utilities

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does 'ls' command do in the Linux terminal?

   Hint

   Think of what 'ls' stands for.

2. 2.

   Which command would you use to remove a file in Linux?

   Hint

   Remember 'rm' stands for 'remove'.

3. 3.

   Which command is used to list all files in a directory?

   • 1. cp
   • 2. ls
   • 3. mv

   Hint

   Think about the command that starts with 'l' for listing.

4. 4.

   True or False: 'ifconfig' can be used to configure network interfaces.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall its purpose in network management.

5. 5.

   Create a simple Bash script that takes a directory as input and lists all files categorized by type (e.g., text, images, etc.).

   Hint

   Consider using loops and conditional statements in your script.

6. 6.

   You are tasked with troubleshooting network connectivity issues in a Linux server. Describe the steps you would take to identify and rectify the problem using utilities.

   Hint

   Remember to gather information before attempting any changes.