Match each Linux command to its primary function.
Drag a concept onto its matching description — or click a concept then click the description.
Search text using patterns
Change file permissions
Report snapshot of current processes
Archive files
Stream editor for filtering and transforming text
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
cp: Copy files or directories
The correct matches are: cp for copying files, grep for searching text, and chmod for changing permissions. Common confusions include mixing these commands due to similar syntax or overlapping contexts.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
cp: Copy files or directories
Why this is correct
cp is the command used to copy files and directories in Linux.
cp: Search text using patterns
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this describes grep, not cp.
grep: Search text using patterns
Why this is correct
grep is used to search text using regular expressions.
grep: Change file permissions
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this describes chmod, not grep.
chmod: Change file permissions
Why this is correct
chmod changes the file permissions (mode) for files and directories.
chmod: List directory contents
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this describes ls, not chmod.
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