010-160 Finding Your Way ON A Linux System Practice Question
Which command is used to clear the terminal screen?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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clear
The clear command wipes the current terminal output.
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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clean
Why it's wrong here
There is no standard clean command.
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clear
Why this is correct
clear empties the terminal display.
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wipe
Why it's wrong here
There is no standard wipe command.
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reset
Why it's wrong here
reset re-initializes the terminal, which is more extreme than clear.
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