Linux Final
What directory is the Linux Kernel located?
/Boot: Chapter 8
Where is the configuration file for GRUB located?
/boot/grub/grub.conf Chapter 8 GRUB
Where is the configuration file for LILO located?
/etc/lilo.conf Chapter 8 LILO
Can you run Linux GUI from a runlevel 3 by typing startx at a command prompt or runlevel 5. True/False
True
Useful for manually passing information to Linux Kernel
append Chapter 8 LILO
Specifies parameters that are passed to the linux kernel when loaded.
append= Chapter 8 LILO
Specifies where LILO should be installed. If the device specified is a partition on a hard disk, LILO is installed to the MBR on that device.
boot= Chapter 8 LILO
Specified the label for the default operating system kernel.
default= Chapter 8 LILO
command: installs GRUB boot loader
grub-install (Typically for re installation when GRUB is damaged.) Chapter 8 GRUB
If the GRUB2 boot loader becomes damaged
grub2-install Chapter 8 GRUB
command to rebuild the /boot/grub/grub.cfg file
grub2-mkconfig Chapter 8 GRUB
Specifies the absolute pathname to the Linux kernel
image= Chapter 8 LILO
Specifies the pathname to a ramdisk image used to load modules into memory needed for the linux kernel at boot time.
initrd= Chapter 8 LILO
Specifies the file that contains the physical layout of the disk drive.
install= Chapter 8 LILO
Specifies the friendly name used to identify an OS kernel within boot loader screens
label= Chapter 8 LILO
Specifies large block addressing (32-bit) for hard drives that more than 1024 cylinders.
lba32 Chapter 8 LILO
What command do you use to uninstall LILO
lilo -U Chapter 8 LILO
Specifies that LILO uses linear sector addressing.
linear Chapter 8 LILO
The first part of the LILO boot loader failed to load, usually as a result of incorrect hard disk parameters. Simply rebooting the machine sometimes fixes this problem. However, you might also need to add the word "linear" to /etc/lilo.conf. A. LILO Error B. L C. LIL Error
B. L Chapter 8 LILO (Page 354)
Provides the ability to draw graphical images in windows that are displayed on terminal screen (Sometimes referred to as X server) A. X Dos B. X Windows C. XWindows D. Linux Gui
B. X Windows Chapter 8
view and modify daemons that are started in each runlevel A. checkconfig B. chkconfig C. view config D. config -t
B. chkconfig Chapter 8
What command changes the runlevel on a system? A. telinit B. init C. run init D. execute
B. init Chapter 8
The default window manager used by the GNOME version 3 desktop environment. A. wmaker B. mutter C. twm D. sawfish
B. mutter Chapter 8 (pg 400)
A basic window manager that allows the user to configure settings using standard X utilities; its full name is "Motif Window Manager." A. tvm B. mwm C. bvm D. mutter
B. mwm Chapter 8 (pg 400)
What command displays current and most recent runlevel? A. run B. runlevel C. run runlevel D. telinit
B. runlevel Chapter 8
Command to see detailed information about a daemon A. initialize B. status C. enable D. isolate
B. status Chapter 8
A command that can be used to manually start, stop and restart Systemd daemons, as well as configure Systemd daemon startup during the system initialization process. A. update-rc.d B. systemctl C. telinit D. msconfig
B. systemctl Chapter 8
What command restarts the cron daemon A. /etc/init.a/ cron restart B. /etc/init/ cron reset C. /etc/init.d/ cron resart D. cron restart
C. /etc/init.d/ cron restart Chapter 8
LILO has loaded properly but cannot find certain files required to operate, such as the /boot/map and /boot/boot.b files. Adding the word "linear" to /etc/lilo.conf might fix the problem. A. LIL B.LIL- C.LIL? D. All of the Above
D. All of the Above Chapter 8 LILO (Page 354)
Command to change between targets. A. initialize B. status C. enable D. isolate
D. isolate Chapter 8
A command that can be used to configure UNIX SysV daemon startup by runlevel on Ubuntu Linux systems. A. update-rc.d B. systemctl C. telinit D. update-rc.d
D. update-rc.d Chapter 8
Displays a LILO boot prompt provided there is no message= keyword specified
prompt Chapter 8 LILO
Initially mounts the linux root filesystem as read-only to reduce any errors with running fsck during system startup.
read-only Chapter 8 LILO
Specifies the device and the partition that contains the Linux root filesystem.
root= Chapter 8 LILO
Specifies the number of 1/10th seconds to wait for user input before loading the default operating system kernel.
timeout= Chapter 8 LILO
A system that has only enough daemons to allow one user (the root user) to log in and perform system maintenance tasks. A. 1 s S single B. s S Single C. 3 D. 4
A. 1 s S single Common Name: Single User Mode Run Levels (Page 390)
A system that has the same abilities as Multiuser Mode, yet with all extra networking services started (e.g., SNMP, NFS). A. 3 B. 2 C. 5 D. 6
A. 3 Common Name: Extended Multiuser Mode Run Levels (Page 390)
Not normally used, but can be customized to suit your needs. A. 4 B. 7 C. 8 D. 3
A. 4 Not Used
A system that has no daemons active in memory and is ready to be powered off. A. 1 B. 0 C. 8 D. 4
B. 0 Common Name: Halt Run Levels (Page 390)
A system that has most daemons running and allows multiple users the ability to log in and use system services. Most common network services other than specialized network services are available in this runlevel as well. A. 3 B. 2 C. 5 D. 6
B. 2 Common Name: Multiuser Mode Run Levels (Page 390)
A system that has the same abilities as Extended Multiuser Mode, yet with a graphical login program. On systems that use the GNOME desktop, this program is called the GNOME Display Manager (gdm) and is started on tty1 or tty7 to allow for graphical logins. A. 7 B. 5 C. 3 D. 2
B. 5 Common Name: Graphical Mode Run Levels (Page 390)
A special runlevel used to reboot the system. A. 9 B. 6 C. 8 D. 7
B. 6 Common Name: Reboot Run Levels (Page 390)
A highly configurable and expandable window manager based on the Compiz and Beryl window managers that utilizes 3D acceleration on modern video cards to produce 3D graphical effects, including 3D window behavior and desktop cube workspaces. A. Compiz Fusion B. mwm C. wmaker D. mutter
A. Compiz Fusion Chapter 8 (Pg 400)
The second part of the LILO boot loader failed to load or the /boot/boot.b file is missing. Adding the word "linear" to /etc/lilo.conf might fix the problem. A. LI B. LI- C. LIL?
A. LI Chapter 8 LILO (Page 354)
used to start and stop daemons, as well as configure them to automatically start during system initialization A. systemctl B. systemctrl C. ctlsystem D. system
A. Systemctl Chapter 8
programs that tell X Windows how to draw the graphics and display the results (Need not run on same computer as X Windows) A. X client B. X Server C. X Dos D. X Gui
A. X client Chapter 8
OSS version of X Windows (Originally intended for Intel x86 platform) A. XFree86 B. XFree 64 C. X Client
A. XFree86 Chapter 8
A window manager based on twm that uses less computer memory and gives the desktop a 3-D look; its full name is "Feeble Virtual Window Manager." A. fvwm B. tvm C. sawfish D. lxde
A. fvwm Chapter 8 (pg 400)
The default window manager used by the GNOME version 1 and 2 desktop environments. A. metacity B. metatown C. mutter D. sawfish
A. metacity Chapter 8 (pg 400)
A window manager commonly used for the GNOME desktop. It allows the user to configure most of its settings via tools or scripts. A. sawfish B. mutter C. xfusion D. metacity
A. sawfish Chapter 8 (pg 400)
What command start,stop, or restart daemons within /etc/rc.d/init.d directory A. Service B. Support C. Initialize D. Start
A. service Chapter 8
A command used on Fedora Linux systems to configure a keyboard for use by X Windows. A. system-config-keyboard B. telinit C. update-rc.d D. systemctl
A. system-config-keyboard Chapter 8
One of the oldest and most basic window managers; its full name is "Tab Window Manager." A. twm B. tvm C. xfusion D. sawfish
A. twm Chapter 8 (pg 400)
The window manager used for the KDE desktop. A. lxde B. kwin C. wmaker D. mutter
B. Kwin Chapter 8 (pg 400)
Command to configure a daemon to start in the default A. initialize B. status C. enable D. isolate
C. enable Chapter 8
A highly configurable window manager that allows for multiple desktops with different settings. It is commonly used by the GNOME desktop. A. twilight B. lxde C. enlightenment D. swordfish
C. enlightenment Chapter 8 (Pg 400)
A window manager specifically designed for use on underpowered systems such as netbooks, mobile devices, and legacy computers; its full name is "Lightweight X Desktop Environment." A. kwin B. mutter C. lxde D. winfusion
C. lxde Chapter 8 (pg 400)
A window manager that provides drag-and-drop mouse movement and imitates the NeXTSTEP operating system interface made by Apple Computer, Inc.; its full name is "Window Maker." A. xfusion B. sawfish C. wmaker D. metacity
C. wmaker Chpater 8 (pg 400)
How do you install Windows Manager: A. sudo install winmanager B. get install wmctrl C. yum install wmctrl D. yum install winmanager
C. yum install wmctrl Chapter 8
What are three Boot Loaders
LILO (Linux Loader) GRUB (Grand Unified Boot Loader) GRUB2 (Grand Unified Boot Loader 2) Chapter 8
Where is the LILO Boot Loader Located?
Located in the MBR/GPT Chapter 8
Specifies the file that contains the exact location of the Linux kernel on the hard disk.
map= Chapter 8 LILO
Specifies the absolute pathname to the file that contains a graphical LILO screen that can be used instead of a prompt. Y; you can press Ctrl+X at this graphical screen to switch to the LILO boot: prompt.
message= Chapter 8 LILO
Specifies a password required to boot the linux kernel
password= Chapter 8 LILO
