(4) Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL Flashcards
What is an operating system?
A program for sending email
The physical components of a computer
A computer, smartphone, or tablet
The interface between the computer hardware and the user
The interface between the computer hardware and the user
An operating system is the interface between computer hardware and the user.
Which of the following are operating systems? Select all that apply.
Windows
Android
Linux
Smartphones
Windows
Android
Linux
Android, Linux, and Windows are operating systems. Operating systems are interfaces between computer hardware and the user.
Which of the following statements correctly describe operating systems? Select all that apply.
Computers run efficiently because of operating systems.
Operating systems help people interact with computers.
Operating systems are the physical components of a computer.
Operating systems are able to run many applications at once.
Computers run efficiently because of operating systems.
Operating systems help people interact with computers.
Operating systems are able to run many applications at once.
Operating systems help people interact with computers, and computers run efficiently because of operating systems. Operating systems are able to run many applications at once.
Computers communicate in a language called binary, which consists of 0s and 1s.
True
False
True
Computers communicate in a language called binary, which consists of 0s and 1s.
What is the job of a computer’s operating system?
Turn on the computer
Help other computer programs run efficiently
Allow users to specify tasks
Load the bootloader
Help other computer programs run efficiently
The job of a computer operating system is to help make other computer programs run efficiently. It does this by managing the details related to controlling computer hardware.
Fill in the blank: In order to carry out tasks on a computer, users directly interact with _____.
task managers
applications
the CPU
the BIOS
applications
Users interact with applications in order to carry out tasks on a computer. Applications are programs that perform a specific task.
The management of a computer’s resources and memory is handled by an application.
True
False
False
The management of a computer’s resources and memory is handled by its operating system. The operating system ensures the limited capacity of the computer system is used where it’s needed most.
Which of the following processes are part of starting an operating system? Select all that apply.
The BIOS or UEFI microchip loads the bootloader.
The bootloader starts the operating system.
The bootloader immediately launches when a user turns on a computer.
Either the BIOS or UEFI microchip is activated when a user turns on a computer.
The BIOS or UEFI microchip loads the bootloader.
The bootloader starts the operating system.
Either the BIOS or UEFI microchip is activated when a user turns on a computer.
Either the BIOS or UEFI microchip is activated when a user turns on a computer. The BIOS or UEFI microchip loads the bootloader, and the bootloader starts the operating system.
What is a GUI?
A user interface that enables people to manage tasks on a computer using icons
A user interface that only runs on mobile devices
A user interface that runs only on Linux operating systems
A user interface that allows people to interact with a computer through commands
A user interface that enables people to manage tasks on a computer using icons
A GUI, or graphical user interface, is a user interface that enables people to manage tasks on a computer using icons. Most operating systems can be used with a GUI.
Which of the following can be components of a GUI? Select all that apply.
Desktop icons and shortcuts
Task bar
Hardware
Start menu
Correct
A start menu is a common component of a GUI.
Desktop icons and shortcuts
Task bar
Start menu
Fill in the blank: A security professional uses a(n) _____ to interact with a computer using text-based instructions.
operating system
CLI
GUI
text system
CLI
A security professional uses a CLI, or command-line interface, to interact with a computer using text-based instructions.
A useful feature of a CLI is that it records a history file of commands and actions.
True
False
True
A useful feature of a CLI is that it records a history file of commands and actions. This can help security analysts confirm that they used the correct commands from a playbook. It also might help them trace the actions of an attacker.
Which of the following statements accurately describe operating systems? Select all that apply.
Operating systems are responsible for making computers run efficiently.
Operating systems help people and computers communicate.
Computers have operating systems, but smartphones and tablets do not have them.
Operating systems are a type of computer hardware.
Operating systems are responsible for making computers run efficiently.
Operating systems help people and computers communicate.
Which of the following operating systems were designed to run on desktop and laptop computers? Select two answers.
Windows
Android
iOS
macOS®
Windows
macOS®
What is a bootloader?
A program that starts an operating system
A program that loads the BIOS or UEFI chip
A program that communicates instructions to the user
A program that checks for malware infections on a computer
A program that starts an operating system
Fill in the blank: When someone uses a computer application, the _____ interprets the user’s requests and directs them to the appropriate components of the computer’s hardware.
BIOS
operating system
bootloader
CPU
operating system
What happens when you use applications on your computer? Select three answers.
The hardware sends information back to the operating system, which is sent back to the application.
The application sends your request to the operating system.
The operating system interprets a request from the application and directs it to the appropriate components of the computer’s hardware.
The hardware sends information back to the operating system, which is sent back to the application.
The application sends your request to the operating system.
The operating system interprets a request from the application and directs it to the appropriate components of the computer’s hardware.
Which of the following are key types of user interfaces? Select two answers.
Mobile
Graphical
System
Command line
Graphical
Command line
Which of the following statements correctly describe GUIs and CLIs? Select three answers.
GUI icons help users manage different tasks on a computer.
A CLI performs multiple tasks less efficiently than a GUI.
A CLI is a text-based user interface.
CLI commands execute tasks, such as moving a file to a new folder.
GUI icons help users manage different tasks on a computer.
A CLI is a text-based user interface.
CLI commands execute tasks, such as moving a file to a new folder.
A security team suspects that an attacker has compromised their system. They examine the commands entered by the attacker to determine whether they can trace the attacker’s actions to help them resolve the incident. What does this scenario describe?
Reviewing a history file in a GUI
Repeating a process using icons
Examining the usage of files and applications from a start menu
Reviewing a history file in a CLI
Reviewing a history file in a CLI
To ensure a computer’s capacity is used where it is needed most, what does an operating system manage?
BIOS and UEFI
Viruses and malware
Icons and graphics
Resources and memory
Resources and memory
As a security analyst, you might use Linux to review logs when investigating an issue.
True
False
True
As a security analyst, you might use Linux to review logs when investigating an issue. Another reason you might use Linux is to verify access and authorization.
Which of the following are components of the Linux architecture? Select all that apply.
Applications
The operating system
The shell
The kernel
Applications
The shell
The kernel
Components of the Linux architecture include applications, the shell, and the kernel. The user, the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS), and hardware are also components of the Linux architecture.
Fill in the blank: The Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS) is the component of Linux architecture that _____.
consists of the physical components of a computer
organizes data
manages processes and memory
enables people to communicate with the system
organizes data
The Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS) is the component of the Linux OS that organizes data.
Which of the following hardware components are peripheral devices? Select all that apply.
a printer
a CPU
RAM
a monitor
a printer
a monitor
Monitors and printers are peripheral devices. Peripheral devices are hardware components that are attached and controlled by the computer system. The CPU and RAM are internal hardware. Internal hardware are the components required to run the computer.
Fill in the blank: Because the _____ is open source, anyone can modify it to build new Linux distributions.
hardware
kernel
shell
application
kernel
Because the kernel is open source, anyone can modify it to build new Linux distributions. The kernel is the component of the Linux OS that manages processes and memory.
What is KALI LINUX ™?
A subscription-based Linux distribution built for enterprise use
A tool with a graphical user interface that can be used to analyze live and captured network traffic
A Debian-derived, open-source distribution of Linux designed for security tasks
A tool used to guess passwords
A Debian-derived, open-source distribution of Linux designed for security tasks
KALI LINUX ™ is a Debian-derived, open-source distribution of Linux designed for security tasks, such as penetration testing and digital forensics.
What is an open-source, user-friendly distribution derived from Debian that is widely used in security and other industries?
Ubuntu
tcpdump
Red Hat
Autopsy
Ubuntu
Ubuntu is an open-source, user-friendly distribution derived from Debian that is widely used in security and other industries. Because of its wide use, Ubuntu has a large number of community resources to support users.
Which of the following are distributions of Linux? Select all that apply.
Pen Test
Parrot
CentOS
Red Hat
Parrot
CentOS
Red Hat
Red Hat, CentOS, and Parrot are all distributions of Linux.
What is the shell?
Information received by the operating system (OS) via the command line
An instruction telling the computer to do something
Data consisting of an ordered sequence of characters
The command-line interpreter
The command-line interpreter
The shell is the command-line interpreter. It processes commands and outputs the results.
After a user inputs a command into the shell, what can the shell return to the user? Select two answers.
Output
A request for more input from the user
An error message
A request for user approval
Output
An error message
After a user inputs a command into the shell, the shell can return output or an error message to the user. Output is the computer’s response to the user’s input. An error message occurs when the shell cannot interpret the input.
What is standard error in Linux?
Information returned by the operating system through the shell
A Linux command that outputs a specified string of text
Error messages returned by the operating system through the shell
Information received by the operating system via the command line
Error messages returned by the operating system through the shell
Standard error contains error messages returned by the OS through the shell.
What is the difference between standard input and standard output?
Standard input is sent to the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS). Standard output is sent from the FHS.
Standard input is sent to the operating system. Standard output is sent from the operating system.
Standard input is sent from the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS). Standard output is sent to the FHS.
Standard input is sent from the operating system. Standard output is sent to the operation system.
Standard input is sent to the operating system. Standard output is sent from the operating system.
Fill in the blank: Linux is a(n) _____ operating system.
closed-source
open-source
single-user
command line
open-source
Which of the following components are part of the Linux architecture? Select all that apply.
Applications
The Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS)
The shell
The distribution
Applications
The Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS)
The shell
What are distributions?
Simulated attacks that help identify vulnerabilities
The different versions of Linux
Programs that perform specific tasks
Data consisting of an ordered sequence of characters
The different versions of Linux
What is an example of a Linux distribution that comes pre-installed with many security-related tools?
KALI LINUX ™ (KALI LINUX ™ is a trademark of OffSec.)
Kernel
SUSE
Wireshark
KALI LINUX ™ (KALI LINUX ™ is a trademark of OffSec.)
Which of these are common Linux distributions? Select all that apply.
Red Hat
CentOS
Bash
Parrot
Red Hat
CentOS
Parrot