Q1 . How to search for a certain word in Unix?

Check Answer

SOLUTION

grep is used to search for a specific word in Unix.

Q2 . How to change directory permission in Unix?

Check Answer

SOLUTION

chmod is used to change file permissions in Unix.Example chmod 777 file

Q3 . How to list the processes running Unix?

Check Answer

SOLUTION

ps it is used to list all the processes running in the system.

Q4 . How to kill a process in Unix?

Check Answer

SOLUTION

kill is used to kill a process in Unix.Example kill processid

Q5 . How to check free space in Hardisk?

Check Answer

SOLUTION

df it is used to check how much free space is available in the disk.

Q6 . How to rename a file in Unix?

Check Answer

SOLUTION

mv oldfilename newfilename it is used to rename a file from old to new file.

Q7 . How does the operating system track processes?

Check Answer

SOLUTION

The operating system tracks processes using process id or pid.

Q8 . How to check if we are connected to host or not?

Check Answer

SOLUTION

ping hostname using ping we can check our connections to a host.

Q9 . How to find current working directory?

Check Answer

SOLUTION

pwd it is used to find the current working directory.

Q10 . How does help in logging data?

Check Answer

SOLUTION

syslog It is the default functionality provided by unix to log data by processes.

You are Currently reading

Unix Shell Interview Questions-2
For more Interview questions on Unix

• Unix Shell Interview Questions-1
• Unix Shell Interview Questions-2