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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

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.

  • cd ..

    Why it's wrong here

    This moves up one directory level.

  • cd ~

    Why this is correct

    The tilde represents the home directory path.

  • cd /

    Why it's wrong here

    This moves to the root of the filesystem.

  • cd /home

    Why it's wrong here

    This assumes home is directly under root, which may not be the case.

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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official LPI exam blueprint

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