Linux Chapter 2

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

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

/var

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

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

Options

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

exit

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

whoami

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

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

shell

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

who