010-160 The Linux Operating System Practice Question
Which command is used to display the current directory path in the terminal?
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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pwd
The pwd (print working directory) command shows the full path of the current 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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ls
Why it's wrong here
ls lists files in the directory.
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dir
Why it's wrong here
dir is an alias or command for listing files, similar to ls.
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pwd
Why this is correct
pwd displays the current directory path.
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cd
Why it's wrong here
cd changes the directory.
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