Glossary
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Prompt — is a sequence of (one or more) characters used in a command-line interface to indicate readiness to accept commands. Its intent is to literally prompt the user to take action. A prompt usually ends with one of the characters
$,%,#,:,>and often includes other information, such as the path of the current working directory. -
Arguments(Parameters) — are items of information provided to a program or command when it is started. A program can have many command-line arguments that identify sources or destinations of information, or that alter the operation of the program.
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Flags(Options) — modify the operation of a command; the effect is determined by the command's program. Options follow the command name on the command line, separated by spaces.
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Path - is the description that tells us (or a computer) where a file or folder is on our computer.