Linux Master
This is a set of pages that explain every command available on the system: Man pages Script pages Master pages Book pages
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Which program is used to access the shell? Kernel Terminal Command Line Shell
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Commands must follow certain rules known as: Syntax Synapse Command Rules and Regulations Command Execute
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Linux distros ship with their own repositories pre-configured but you can also add other repositories to the system. True False
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Linux users can skip the GUI when logging into the system locally via a text-mode console. True False
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The main difference between the desktop environments of Windows/Mac OS and Linux is: Windows/Mac OS each have an inseparable desktop environment while Linux desktop environments are modular Windows/Mac OS desktop environments are drag and drop while Linux desktop environments are not Windows/Mac OS each have beautiful desktop environments while Linux desktop environments are ugly Windows/Mac OS each have a modular desktop environment while Linux desktop environments are inseparable
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True or False: Some televisions can run Linux. True False
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What is the program called that takes commands from the keyboard and gives them to the kernel to execute? Shell Kernel Root Command
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What type of multitasking does Linux use? Preemptive Cooperative Multi-user Single-user
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Which of the following BEST describes open source software? Open source software is released under a license in which the copyright holder grants users the rights to study, change, and distribute the software to anyone and for any purpose The source code of open source software is available for inspection only Open source software is usually developed by private developers Open source software does not need a license
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Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the Linux distribution life cycle? Linux distros are always short term releases Most of the release schedules are publicly announced months or years in advance Some developers come up with catchy names for versions The final-release version is considered to be the stable version
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Which of the following statements is FALSE? An installer disk is always used to install Linux Developers usually host their distro's installer on their website Most distros are free to download and install Installers are usually packaged as ISO files which can be burned to optical discs or made into bootable USBs
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Which package format is used by Ubuntu? .deb .rpm .tar .tgz
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Linux users normally download and install applications from the applications' websites. True False
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Software packages are compiled for compatibility with any version of a specific Linux distro. True False
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The application packaging is the same for each distro family. True False
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The generic name given to the action of protecting shell meta-characters from being treated specially by the shell: Quitting Quoting Quilting Queuing
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The heightened value proposition of open source software compared to proprietary software include the following EXCEPT: Security Popularity Interoperability Localization
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There is absolutely no cost in acquiring and maintaining open source software. True False
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Two types of command parameters are: Opinions and Debates Options and Arguments Opt-ins and Assessments Open and Argumentative
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Which of the following is NOT a Linux desktop environment: KDE ABC XFCE Unity
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Which of the following is NOT a Linux distro? Ubuntu OS X Fedora Debian
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Which of the following is TRUE about open source software? It is always free It is a prominent example of open collaboration It is more secure than closed source software There is no support for open source software
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Which of the following is the correct order of a computer's operation: (1) The computer executes the command, (2) The computer waits for user input, (3) The user selects a command and enters it via the keyboard or mouse 3, 2, 1 2, 3, 1 1, 2, 3 1, 3, 2
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Which of the following statements is TRUE? Linux is better than Windows and Mac OS Each of the major OS have their own strengths and weaknesses Linux has the biggest market share compared to Windows and Mac OS There is really no difference between Linux, Windows, and Mac OS
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You can only run one instance of the shell. True False
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GPL stands for: German Propulsion Lab Great Programmers Legion General Public License General Private License
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Software packages specially compiled for a specific Linux distro and version are contained in: Depositories Definitive media libraries Repositories Public libraries
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The default shell in most Linux distros is bash which stands for: Born Again Shell Beautiful Amazing Shell Bourne Again Shell Bash As Shell
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The following are examples of Linux commands EXCEPT: ls cd password clear
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To see all the variables that are in the user's environment, use the _______ command. printvar ping printenv processvar
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What directly controls hardware and translates the commands given from a piece of software into something the hardware can understand and act upon? Colonel Command Kernel Root
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What does HCL mean? Hardware Cipher Lifecycle Hardware Computer License Hardware Compatibility List Hardware Cache Linux
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Which of the following is NOT correct when naming variables? Variable names must start with a letter Underscores are used instead of embedded spaces Variable names must start with numbers Punctuation marks are not allowed
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Which of the following operating systems is Linux based on? Windows OS X Unix Symbian
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GUI stands for General User Interface Great User Image Generic Unique Interlink Graphical User Interface
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The following are examples of package managers EXCEPT: APT YUM Pacman Ghosts
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The following are examples of popular package formats except: .deb .rpm .tar .exe
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What is the term for a package that is a prerequisite required for installation of another program? Requirements Preinstalls Prepackage Dependencies
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Which of the following is an example of embedded Linux? Red Hat Linux Fedora Linux Mint Android
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