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Welcome to the Shell Programming MCQs Page

Dive deep into the fascinating world of Shell Programming with our comprehensive set of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs). This page is dedicated to exploring the fundamental concepts and intricacies of Shell Programming, a crucial aspect of UNIX. In this section, you will encounter a diverse range of MCQs that cover various aspects of Shell Programming, from the basic principles to advanced topics. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to challenge your knowledge and deepen your understanding of this critical subcategory within UNIX.

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Check out the MCQs below to embark on an enriching journey through Shell Programming. Test your knowledge, expand your horizons, and solidify your grasp on this vital area of UNIX.

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Q121.
Which of the following loop statements uses do and done keyword?

a.

for

b.

while

c.

case

d.

for and while

Discuss
Answer: (d).for and while
Q122.
Which command is used for changing filename extensions?

a.

chown

b.

rename

c.

basename

d.

rm

Discuss
Answer: (c).basename
Q123.
Which command is used by the shell for manipulating positional parameters?

a.

set

b.

cut

c.

case

d.

paste

Discuss
Answer: (a).set
Q124.
Which of the following option is used with set for debugging shell scripts?

a.

-a

b.

-x

c.

-d

d.

-e

Discuss
Answer: (b).-x
Q125.
The system administrator is also known as _____

a.

master user

b.

superuser

c.

root user

d.

master and super user

Discuss
Answer: (d).master and super user
Q126.
Which of the following functionalities is carried by the root user?

a.

managing disk space

b.

performing backup

c.

changing attributes of a file

d.

managing disk space, performing backup, changing attributes of a file

Discuss
Answer: (d).managing disk space, performing backup, changing attributes of a file
Q127.
What is the login name of system administrator?

a.

root

b.

su

c.

master

d.

admin

Discuss
Answer: (a).root
Q128.
What is the prompt for system administrator?

a.

$

b.

%

c.

#

d.

&

Discuss
Answer: (c).#
Q129.
When we log in as root user we are placed in ____

a.

/bin

b.

/root

c.

/system

d.

/admin

Discuss
Answer: (b)./root
Q130.
The PATH for superuser doesn’t include current directory.

a.

True

b.

False

c.

May be

d.

Can't say

Discuss
Answer: (a).True
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