1.2 Linux File System

Question 1

List the directories in the Linux file system

Answer 1

1. /root
2. /bin
3. /boot
4. /dev
5. /etc
6. /home
7. /lib
8. /mnt
9. /opt
10. /proc
11. /root
12. /sbin
13. /tmp
14. /var
15. /usr

Question 2

What is the purpose of the / directory?

Answer 2

It is the root directory and holds all other directories.

Question 3

What is the purpose of the /bin directory?

Answer 3

It contains executable files necessary for booting the system and performing basic operations.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the /boot directory?

Answer 4

It contains boot loader files and kernel images necessary for booting the system.

Question 5

What is the purpose of the /dev directory?

Answer 5

Called the /devices directory, it contains files that represent hardware connected to the system.

Question 6

What is the purpose of the /etc directory?

Answer 6

It contains system configuration files for the entire system and other applications.

Question 7

What is the purpose of the /home directory?

Answer 7

It contains the home directories for users and is typically named with the user’s username.

Question 8

What is the purpose of the /lib directory?

Answer 8

It contains libraries required by executable files in the /bin and /sbin directories.

Question 9

What is the purpose of the /mnt directory?

Answer 9

It is used as an external mounting point for storage devices (e.g., USB drives).

Question 10

What is the purpose of the /opt directory?

Answer 10

It holds optional software applications or packages installed by the administrator.

Question 11

What is the purpose of the /proc directory?

Answer 11

It is a virtual system that provides information about running processes and system resources.

Question 12

What is the purpose of the /root directory?

Answer 12

It is the home directory for the superuser.

Question 13

What is the purpose of the /sbin directory?

Answer 13

It contains system binaries necessary for system administration and maintenance.

Question 14

What is the purpose of the /tmp directory?

Answer 14

It is used to store any temporary files created by a process or user.

Question 15

What is the purpose of the /usr directory?

Answer 15

It holds user-readable data, documentation, and binaries not required for booting.

Question 16

What is the purpose of the /var directory?

Answer 16

It holds variable data files that change frequently.