010-160 Finding Your Way ON A Linux System Practice Question
How do you rename a file named 'oldname' to 'newname' using the command line?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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mv oldname newname
The mv (move) command is used for both moving and renaming files.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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rn oldname newname
Why it's wrong here
There is no standard 'rn' command.
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ren oldname newname
Why it's wrong here
There is no standard 'ren' command.
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cp oldname newname
Why it's wrong here
cp copies, leaving the original behind.
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mv oldname newname
Why this is correct
mv renames a file by moving it to the same directory with a new name.
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