A junior Linux system administrator needs to update system software. Which of the following shell commands would allow the administrator to gain the necessary permissions to update the software?
A) sudo
B) chmod
C) grep
D) pwd

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

sudo allows the user to run commands with the privileges of another user, typically the root user. This is necessary to update system software, which requires elevated permissions.

A Junior Linux System Administrator Needs to Update System Software