Free LPI 702-100 Actual Exam Questions - Question 11 Discussion

Question No. 11
What command creates a new directory? (Specify ONLY the command without any path or
parameters.)
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Imran S.
2026-02-21

mkdir works in both Linux and Windows, so it’s the safest bet here.

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Osama F.
2026-02-10

I’d say mkdir makes the most sense here since it’s the universal command for creating directories on Linux and most Unix-like systems. The other options don’t really match up: touch creates files, ls lists files, and cd changes directories but doesn’t create them. Since the question just wants the bare command without any paths or flags, mkdir fits perfectly. Plus, it’s pretty much standard across different shells, so it’s the safest bet.

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Ash U.
2026-01-26

I agree with everyone that mkdir is the right answer here. The other commands like touch or ls don’t create directories at all. Since the question asks for only the command without any parameters, just writing mkdir is exactly what they want. No need to overthink it.

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Ash U.
2026-01-25

mkdir because it’s the only one that actually makes directories.

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Ash U.
2026-01-21

mkdir is the basic command that makes a directory. No need for any options, since the question says to specify only the command itself.

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Usman Q.
2026-01-15

mkdir is the command that creates a new directory. Don’t get tricked by options like touch which is for files, not directories.

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