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Linux Foundation Exam LFCS Topic 3 Question 96 Discussion

Actual exam question for Linux Foundation's LFCS exam
Question #: 96
Topic #: 3
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What is the difference between the i and a commands of the vi editor?

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by Sanda at Mar 07, 2025, 04:47 AM

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Fausto
1 months ago
The difference between i and a? One's for inserting, the other's for appending. Simple as that! Unless you're a vi wizard, then it's all black magic as far as I'm concerned.
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Belen
1 months ago
Wait, vi has modes? I just mash the keyboard and hope something useful happens. Maybe I should have paid more attention during that Linux class.
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Dulce
1 months ago
Hmm, I thought i was for interrupting the current operation and a was for aborting the whole thing. Guess I need to brush up on my vi basics.
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Milly
1 months ago
I'm pretty sure the difference is that i switches modes, while a keeps the same mode. But I could be wrong, vi commands can be a bit tricky to remember sometimes.
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Murray
10 days ago
Thanks for clarifying, vi commands can definitely be confusing.
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Mohammad
18 days ago
Yes, that's correct. i is for interactive mode and a is for automatic mode.
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Sang
25 days ago
I think you're right, i requires switching modes while a doesn't.
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Twanna
2 months ago
The correct answer is B) i (insert) inserts text before the current cursor position whereas a (append) inserts text after the cursor. This makes the most sense in the context of the vi editor commands.
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Bulah
1 months ago
Yeah, i inserts before the cursor and a inserts after. It's important to remember that difference.
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Paris
2 months ago
I always get confused between i and a commands in vi editor.
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Elza
2 months ago
I agree with both of you. The options provided make it clear.
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Jeannetta
2 months ago
I believe a inserts text after the cursor position.
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Vicente
2 months ago
I think the difference is that i requires explicit mode switching.
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