Ubuntu (Prologue)
At least ________ of free space on your hard drive is required in order to install Ubuntu.
5gb
. To install Ubuntu as a 64 bit operating system on Intel processors such as the Core Duo, i3, i5, and i7, you should look for this version.
AMD64
In some cases, your computer will not recognize that the Ubuntu CD or USB is present as it starts up and will start your existing operating system instead. Try changing your boot priority, which is usually handled by ________.
BIOS settings
Ubuntu was conceived by Mark Shuttleworth, a successful South African entrepreneur, and his company ________.
Canonical
Upgrading Ubuntu from a previous version will keep your:
Documents Music Pictures Applications (when possible)
Ubuntu 12.04 is known as an LTS release. What does this mean?
It's an abbreviation for "Long Term Support."
________ is the process of allocating portions of your hard drive for a specific purpose.
Partitioning
When you are asked to select a time zone in Linux, your city may not be listed. Being in Baton Rouge (central time zone), you can select which of these cities as a clickable option?
Rainy River Chicago
__________ are a way of sharing files and information around the Internet via peer-to-peer file sharing. A file with the _______ extension is made available to users
Torrents; .torrent
The default desktop environment for Ubuntu is called:
Unity
At the end of your Ubuntu setup, there are three options regarding how you would like to log in to Ubuntu. Which of these is not one of them?
Use a fingerprint scanner or other biometric device
The term "Ubuntu" is a traditional African concept that originated from the Bantu languages of southern Africa. It can be described as:
a way of connecting with others.
If there are other operating systems installed on your machine, the Ubuntu installer will:
automatically detects them; present installtion options
If you are not connected to the Internet, the installer will ask you to ________.
choose a wireless network (if available)
If you have an Internet connection, the installer will ask you if you would like to, " ________ while installing."
download updates
Installing Ubuntu alongside your existing system is called ________.
dual-booting
Downloading Ubuntu from a torrent may be illegal due to the nature of sites like Pirate Bay and Mininova.
false
Many applications designed for Microsoft Windows or Mac OSX can be compiled to run natively on Ubuntu.
false
Ubuntu Desktop edition and its derivatives are available in only a 32-bit versions.
false
When setting your account password (granted both passwords match), a strength rating will appear to the right that will show you whether your password is "too short," "weak," "fair," or "strong." You will not be able to continue until your password is at least "fair."
false
Starting with Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, both the Desktop version and the Server version will have ______ support, meaning you get free security updates for ______.
five years
________ a partition will destroy any data currently on the partition. Be sure to back up any data you want to save before you start.
formatting
Ubuntu Desktop Guide can be obtained in any of the following ways except:
installing it through the software manager
The Linux ______ is best described as the core, or almost the brain, of the operating system.
kernel
Ubuntu's default Login screen supports:
multiple users. custom backgrounds for each user. different desktop environments you can login to.
When you create a ________, you are essentially dividing up your hard drive into sections that will be used for different types of information.
partition
Different versions or "flavors" of Linux (such as Ubuntu, CentOS, Slackware, etc.) are called:
releases
Ubuntu is developed, written, and maintained by
the community
You can acquire an Ubuntu .iso file by direct download or by using one of the _______ applications such as Deluge or Transmission
torrent
The Ubuntu CD and USB stick function not only as installation media, but also allow you to test Ubuntu without making any permanent changes to your computer by running the entire operating system from the CD or USB stick.
true
You can also shut down or restart your system from the login screen.
true
Ubuntu uses ________ as the default desktop environment.
unity