ITS 121 Chapter 2 Study Guide
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 or False?
True
By default, Fedora 20 allows the root user to log into the GNOME desktop? True or False?
True
When a user interacts with his computer, he interacts directly with the kernel of the computer's operating system. True or False?
True
The GNU Public License (GPL) was developed by which organization? A. Free Software Foundation B. Electronic Frontier Foundation C. Microsoft D. Sun Microsystems
A. Free Software Foundation
The overall cost of using a particular operating system is known as? A. Total Cost of ownership (TCO) B. Owner Related Expenses (ORE) C. Cost to Own (CTO D. Return on Investment (ROI)
A. Total Cost of ownership (TCO)
What is the recommended size for the /home directory? A. 100 MB B. 200 MB C. 500 MB D. 1000 MB
B. 200 MB
What stipulates that the source code of any software published under its license must be freely available. A. Artistic License B. GNU Public License C. Free Software Foundation D. Freeware
B. GNU Public License
The Linux Kernel was developed and released in 1991 by: A. Richard Stallman B. Linus Torvalds C. Andrew Tennenbaum D. Dennis Ritchie
B. Linus Torvalds
When using command-line terminal, specific letters that start with a dash ("-") and appear after command names are considered to be: A. Arguments B. Options C. Keywords D. Metacharacters
B. Options
A calendar for the current month can be shown on the command line by issuing which command? A. date B. cal C. w D. id
B. cal
Select the utility below that when run will start and perform a thorough check of RAM for hardware errors: A. memcheck68 B. memtest86 C. fixram D. fsck
B. memtest86
What is the minimum number of user accounts that must be created at install time? A. one B. two C. three D. four
B. two
Which metacharacter indicates background command execution? A. @ B. ^ C. & D. !
C. &
What software type is software that is distributed free of charge, but the source code is not available? A. Open Source Software B. Close source software C. Freeware D. Shareware
C. Freeware
Prior to performing an installation of Linux, the hardware components of the target system should be checked against what known compatible list below? A. Software/Hardware List (SHL) B. Known Working Devices (KWD) C. Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) D. Compatible Hardware List (CHL)
C. Hardware Compatibility List (HCL)
Which of the following companies is the greatest expense for companies using Linux? A. Software upgrades B. Additional software C. Hiring people to maintain the Linux system D. Operating system cost
C. Hiring people to maintain the Linux system
The mutt software is an example of what type of mail service software on Linux? A. Mail Transfer Agent B. Mail Delivery Agent C. Mail User Agent D. Mail Transport Agent
C. Mail User Agent
An archive of files that usually contain scripts that install the software contents to the correct location on the system is referred to as a: A. package manager B. DBMS C. tarball D. router
C. tarball
What term describes the physical hardware and the underlying operating system upon which a virtual machine runs? A. virtual gateway B. virtual leader C. virtual boot D. virtual center
C. virtual boot
Which type of open source license ensures that the source code of a program is freely available while also allowing the original author of the source code some control over the changes made to it?: A. Freeware B. Shareware C. GPL D. Artistic
D. Artistic
In Linux, the core component of the GUI is known as: A. GNOME B. KDE C. Red Hat D. X Window
D. X Window
After logging into a terminal, a user will receive an interface known as which option below? A. processor B. user interface C. swap memory D. shell
D. shell
A swap partition contains a filesystem. True or False?
False
In the past, SATA hard disks were referred to as Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE)? True or False?
False
The Linux kernel exists as a file named: a. vmlinuz b. vmlinux c. kernel 0 d. lrn.linux
a. vmlinuz
