Chapter 5 - Key Terms

Question 1

Bash

Answer 1

The most commonly used shell for Linux distributions.

Question 2

PATH environment variable

Answer 2

Variable containing a list that defines which directories the shell looks in for commands.

Question 3

echo

Answer 3

Command that displays output in the terminal.

Question 4

export

Answer 4

Command that turns a local variable into an environment variable

Question 5

history

Answer 5

Command that outputs a list of previously executed commands.

Question 6

type

Answer 6

Command that determines information about command type.