Multiple choice technology operating systems

How do you find out the current directory you’re in?

  1. $dir

  2. pwd

  3. currdir

  4. none
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B Correct answer
Explanation

pwd (print working directory) is the standard Unix command that displays the full path of the current working directory. Options A and C are not valid Unix commands. The pwd command works in all Unix-like systems and is essential for navigation.

AI explanation

The pwd command stands for 'print working directory' and outputs the absolute path of the directory you're currently in — it's one of the most basic and universal Unix/Linux shell commands. There's no built-in $dir or currdir command in standard shells, so pwd is the standard way to answer this.

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