I am following the example given on MongoDB's website [here](https://docs.mongodb.org/getting-started/shell/import-data/), but I am running into trouble when trying to import sample data.

When running the command

```
mongoimport --db test --collection restaurants --drop --file primer-dataset.json

```

I get the error:

> 
> Failed: open primer-dataset.json: The system cannot find the file specified
> 
> 
> 

The problem is, I am not sure what directory MongoDB expects this file to be in. I tried placing it in data/db, but that did not work. Note that I am only using default settings.

I know this is a somewhat trivial question and I feel stupid for asking it but I can not find documentation on this anywhere. Where is MongoDB expecting import files?