Linux Chapter 2

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

/var

Which Linux command can be utilized to display your current login name?

whoami

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

shell

What metacharacter indicates background command execution?

&

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

(HCL) Hardware Compatibility List

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?

4

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

DVD

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

False

When using command-line terminal, specific letters that start with a dash ("-") and appear after command names are considered to be:

Options

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.​

True

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

USR

The process of ______________ requires that each user must log in with a valid user name and password before gaining access to a user interface.​

authentication

After a shell is no longer needed, what command can be given to exit the shell?

exit

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

who