Question 1

Which term describes the storage space where a computer reads and writes data?

Accepted Answer

A)   Non-volatile memory
B)   Static memory
C)   ROM
D)   RAM

Question 2

Which executable filename is used for the Bourne shell?

Accepted Answer

A)   bash
B)   ksh
C)   csh
D)   sh

Question 3

Identify and briefly compare two common user interfaces.

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Two common interfaces are the graphical ...

Question 4

Which operating system is a version of Linux?

Accepted Answer

A)   UNIX
B)   Ubuntu
C)   Multics
D)   MINIX

Question 5

Identify the main idea behind the General Public License (GPL) and list three characteristics of software developed under the GPL.

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The main idea behind the GPL stems from ...

Question 6

Match each statement with an item
-Programs that run in the background independently of the Windows user.

Accepted Answer

A)   Kernel
B)   Shell
C)   Daemons
D)   Services
E)   ProcessF)  Bourne shellG)  C shellH)  ApplicationsI)  Bash shell

Question 7

The main characteristic of ____ is that its source code is published with the software.

Accepted Answer

A)   shareware
B)   freeware
C)   closed source software
D)   open source software

Question 8

The highest point in the Linux files structure is indicated with the ____ symbol.

Accepted Answer

A)   dollar sign ($) 
B)   asterisk (*) 
C)   backward slash (\) 
D)   forward slash (/)

Question 9

Windows is an example of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   shareware
B)   freeware
C)   closed source software
D)   open source software

Question 10

A program is ____________________ when it is distributed with its source code so that users can view or modify it.

Accepted Answer

open-source
open source

Question 11

Match each statement with an item
-A program the kernel launches into memory for the purpose of performing specific tasks.

Accepted Answer

A)   Kernel
B)   Shell
C)   Daemons
D)   Services
E)   ProcessF)  Bourne shellG)  C shellH)  ApplicationsI)  Bash shell E

Question 12

For people to communicate or interact with machines, they need a user ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For people to communicate or interact with...

Question 13

Describe the BASH shell.

Accepted Answer

Bourne Again (BASH) is the default shell...

Question 14

A directory inside another directory is sometimes referred to as a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   subdirectory
B)   subfile
C)   child directory
D)   nested directory

Question 15

The highest point in the Linux file structure is the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   top
B)   peak
C)   root
D)   base

Question 16

You use a(n)  ____ environment to access applications.

Accepted Answer

A)   open
B)   proprietary
C)   shareware
D)   desktop

Question 17

Which two major resources does the Linux kernel manage?

Accepted Answer

A)   Processes and memory
B)   Processes and applications
C)   Files and applications
D)   Users and tasks

Question 18

Describe an advantage of having a multiuser system.

Accepted Answer

One advantage of having a multiuser syst...

Question 19

For networking connectivity, Linux comes with ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   HTTP
B)   FTP
C)   UDP
D)   TCP/IP

Question 20

Everything Linux does is considered a process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Exam 1: Introduction to the Linux Operating System

Which term describes the storage space where a computer reads and writes data?

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Which executable filename is used for the Bourne shell?

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Identify and briefly compare two common user interfaces.

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Which operating system is a version of Linux?

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Identify the main idea behind the General Public License (GPL) and list three characteristics of software developed under the GPL.

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Match each statement with an item -Programs that run in the background independently of the Windows user.

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The main characteristic of ____ is that its source code is published with the software.

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The highest point in the Linux files structure is indicated with the ____ symbol.

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Windows is an example of ____.

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A program is ____________________ when it is distributed with its source code so that users can view or modify it.

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Match each statement with an item -A program the kernel launches into memory for the purpose of performing specific tasks.

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For people to communicate or interact with machines, they need a user ____________________.

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Describe the BASH shell.

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A directory inside another directory is sometimes referred to as a ____.

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The highest point in the Linux file structure is the ____.

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You use a(n) ____ environment to access applications.

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Which two major resources does the Linux kernel manage?

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Describe an advantage of having a multiuser system.

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Everything Linux does is considered a process.

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