File System Hierarchy Standar

Question 1

/etc

Answer 1

Contains configuration file for programs and packages

Question 2

/var

Answer 2

Variable data specific to system. This data should not be removed or changed when the system reboots. Logs files are typically stored on /var/log/

Question 3

/run

Answer 3

Runtime data for processes since last boot

Question 4

/home

Answer 4

location of home directories; used for storing personal docs and information

Question 5

/root

Answer 5

root user home directory

Question 6

/tmp

Answer 6

tmp file storage; files are removed after 10 days; universal read/write permissions with sticky bit