Linux midterm quizzes Questions With Complete Solutions
___________ defines a standard set of directories for use by all
Linux and UNIX systems, as well as the file and subdirectory
contents of each directory. Correct Answer Filesystem
Hierarchy Standard
A calendar for the current month can be shown on the command
line by issuing which command? Correct Answer cal
A hard drive or SSD can be divided into partitions. What is the
maximum number of primary partitions that can be used on
these devices? Correct Answer 4
A swap partition contains a filesystem Correct Answer False
An alternative to the vi editor that offers an equal set of
functionality is the GNU ___________ Correct Answer Emacs
editor
An extended partition can contain many subpartitions called
Correct Answer logical drives
Any command that can be executed on the command line can
also be placed inside any environment file Correct Answer
True
Any command that can take standard input and transform it into
standard output is call a _____ command Correct Answer filter
, At minimum, Linux typically requires only two partitions to be
created: a partition that is mounted to the root directory, and a
partition for virtual memory. Correct Answer True
At the vi command mode prompt, what key combination below
will force a quit from the vi editor without saying changes?
Correct Answer :q!
By default, Fedora 20 allows the root user to log in to the
GNOME desktop Correct Answer False
Data is read from physical hard drives in concentric circles
known as Correct Answer tracks
Database Management Systems (DBMSs) Correct Answer Are
a collection of programs and tools designed to allow for the
creation, modification, manipulation, maintenance, and access of
information from databases
Each computer on a network requires a unique way to identify
itself and to refer to other computers. This is accomplished by
using IP addresses. Correct Answer True
Each device attached to a system can be represented by multiple
device files Correct Answer False
Errors on a filesystem are common on most filesystems. What
do these errors indicate? Correct Answer filesystem corruption
Filenames that start with a period, such as .file, are referred to as
_____________ files Correct Answer hidden
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