IT 244: Introduction to Linux/Unix - Answers to Class 7 Ungraded Quiz

IT 244: Introduction to Linux/Unix
Answers to Class 7 Ungraded Quiz

What is the name of the directory at the top of the Unix filesystem?
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root
```
What symbol is used to represent the top of the Unix filesystem?
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/
```
What do you call the directory directly above your current directory?
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the parent directory
```
What do you call a directory inside your current directory?
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a child directory 
```
What would you type at the terminal to go to the top of the hierarchical file system?
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cd  /
```
Can you have two files with the same name in the same directory?
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no
```
Can you have two files named memo.txt and Memo.txt in the same directory?
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yes. the filename are different because Unix is case sensitive
```
Does Unix recognize filename extensions?
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no
```
What directory are you in when you first log in to a Unix machine?
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your own home directory
```
In what directory is YOUR home directory located?
```
/home
```