RHEL Linux - Red Hat System Administration Practice Exam

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Which of the following is not a mode in Vim?

  1. Executive

  2. Extended

  3. Insert

  4. Command

The correct answer is: Executive

Vim, a widely used text editor in the Unix/Linux environment, operates in several distinct modes, which are essential for its functionality. The correct answer highlights that "Executive" is not one of these modes. In Vim, the primary modes include: - **Insert Mode:** This mode allows users to insert text into the document. When in this mode, any keystrokes will appear in the text as characters, similar to typing in a typical text editor. - **Command Mode:** In this mode, users can input commands to perform various actions such as saving, quitting, or manipulating text. This is the mode that Vim starts in, allowing for powerful command-line interactions. - **Extended Mode:** While this term is not commonly used to describe a mode in Vim, there are features that might offer extended functionalities, but it is not officially recognized as a separate operational mode within the primary framework of Vim's editing capabilities. Since "Executive" does not exist in the official Vim documentation or operable modes, it accurately represents the choice that is not a mode within Vim.