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What directory under / contains the log files and spools for a Linux system?​

A) ​/boot
B) ​/usr
C) ​/opt
D) ​/var

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A swap partition contains a filesystem.

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Match each correct item with the statement below.​ a.​BASH shell b.ext4​ c.​filesystem d.​GUID Partition Table e.​ISO image f.journaling​ g.​Master Boot Record (MBR) h.​shell i.​terminal j.virtual memory -​The way in which a hard disk or SSD partition is formatted to allow data to reside on the physical media.

Under the root directory in Linux, which directory contains system commands and utilities?

After logging into a terminal, a user will receive an interface known as which option below?

Describe what a terminal is, and detail why it is necessary.

Which filesystems below perform journaling?​

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?

Match each correct item with the statement below.​ a.​BASH shell b.ext4​ c.​filesystem d.​GUID Partition Table e.​ISO image f.journaling​ g.​Master Boot Record (MBR) h.​shell i.​terminal j.virtual memory -​Also known as the Bourne Again Shell, this is the default command-line interface in Linux

Prior to performing an installation of Linux, the hardware components of the target system should be checked against what known compatible list below?​

In Fedora 20, what terminal is used for graphical login?​

What term describes the physical hardware and the underlying operating system upon which a virtual machine runs?​

In Linux, the command _________________________ displays currently logged-in users.

What installation media source is the most common source for Linux packages?

When a user interacts with his computer, he interacts directly with the kernel of the computer's operating system.

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.​

In order to switch between terminals in Linux, a user can press what two keys in combination with the F1-F6 keys?​

In the past, SATA hard disks were referred to as Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE).​

​Which two filesystems below do not perform journaling?

Select the utility below that when run will start and perform a thorough check of RAM for hardware errors:​