CIST2431-Introduction UNIX/Linux Quiz 2

The ____ directory contains executables, which are the programs needed to start the system and perform other essential system tasks.

/bin

The ____ directory contains the kernel (operating system) images.

/boot

The ____ directory contains configuration files that the system uses when the computer starts.

/etc

If you plan to have multiple users access a system, you can create a ____ partition, which is the home directory for all users' directories.

/home

1. houses kernel modules, security information, and the shared library images 2.mount points for temporary mounts by the system administrator reside in this directory 3. is a relatively new recommendation of the FHS 4. this directory occupies no space on the disk 5. home directory for the system administrator 6. programs that start the system, programs needed for file system repair, and essential network programs are stored in this directory 7. temporary place to store data during processing cycle 8. houses software offered to users 9. holds subdirectories that often change in size

1. /lib 2. /mnt 3. /media 4. /proc 5. /root 6. /sbin 7. /tmp 8. /usr 9. /var

Linux can read and write to the xfs filesystem type. True or False?

True

____ are programs that perform operations such as copying files, listing directories, and communicating with other users.

Utilities

A(n) ____ path begins at the root level and lists all subdirectories to the destination file.

absolute

To navigate the UNIX/Linux directory structure, you use the ____ command.

cd

You can change the pattern of permission settings by using the ____ command.

chmod

UNIX/Linux systems interpret ____ to mean the parent directory.

dot (..)

In Linux, the native file system is the ____, which is installed by default.

ext fs

The root of a file system is denoted by the ____.

forward slash (/)

You use the ____ command to display a directory's contents, including files and other directories.

ls

The ____ command is used to create a new directory.

mkdir

The term ____ refers to a "black hole"; any data sent to this device is gone forever.

null

The ____ is shorthand for the home directory, which typically has the same name as the user's account name.

tilde (~)