010-160 Finding Your Way ON A Linux System Practice Question
To navigate from your current directory to your home directory regardless of your current location, which command is most efficient?
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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cd ~
The cd command without arguments or with the tilde character defaults to the user's home directory.
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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cd ..
Why it's wrong here
This moves up one directory level.
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cd ~
Why this is correct
The tilde represents the home directory path.
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cd /
Why it's wrong here
This moves to the root of the filesystem.
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cd /home
Why it's wrong here
This assumes home is directly under root, which may not be the case.
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