GX1 The Linux Community and a Career in Open Source

Question 1

[Topic 1.1: Linux Evolution and Popular Operating Systems]

What are some popular Linux distributions?

Answer 1

Debian, Ubuntu (LTS), CentOS, openSUSE, Red Hat, SUSE, Linux Mint, Scientific Linux

Question 2

[Topic 1.1: Linux Evolution and Popular Operating Systems]

What is an embedded system, and how is Linux used in it?

Answer 2

An embedded system is a specialized computing system that performs dedicated functions. Linux is widely used in embedded devices like Raspberry Pi (Raspbian OS) and Android-based devices.

Question 3

[Topic 1.1: Linux Evolution and Popular Operating Systems]

How is Linux used in cloud computing?

Answer 3

Many cloud platforms use Linux-based operating systems, such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Ubuntu Server, due to their stability, security, and scalability.

Question 4

[Topic 1.2: Major Open Source Applications]

Name three open-source desktop applications

Answer 4

LibreOffice, Thunderbird, Firefox

Question 5

[Topic 1.2: Major Open Source Applications]

What are some common open-source server applications?

Answer 5

Apache HTTPD, NGINX, MariaDB, MySQL, NFS, Samba

Question 6

[Topic 1.2: Major Open Source Applications]

What are some commonly used programming languages in open-source development?

Answer 6

C, Java, JavaScript, Perl, shell scripting, Python, PHP

Question 7

[Topic 1.2: Major Open Source Applications]

What package management tools are used in Linux?

Answer 7

dpkg, apt-get (Debian-based), rpm, yum (Red Hat-based)

Question 8

[Topic 1.3: Open Source Software and Licensing]

What is the philosophy of open-source software?

Answer 8

Open-source software promotes free access to source code, collaboration, and redistribution, fostering innovation and transparency.

Question 9

[Topic 1.3: Open Source Software and Licensing]

What is the difference between copyleft and permissive licenses?

Answer 9

Copyleft (e.g., GPL) requires derived works to be open-source.

Permissive (e.g., BSD, MIT) allows proprietary modifications and distribution.

Question 10

[Topic 1.3: Open Source Software and Licensing]

What are FOSS and FLOSS?

Answer 10

FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) refers to software that is both free (no cost) and open-source.

FLOSS (Free/Libre Open Source Software) emphasizes both free-as-in-freedom and free-as-in-price.

Question 11

[Topic 1.3: Open Source Software and Licensing]

Name two organizations that support open-source licensing.

Answer 11

Free Software Foundation (FSF) and Open Source Initiative (OSI)

Question 12

[Topic 1.4: ICT Skills and Working in Linux]

What are basic Linux desktop skills?

Answer 12

Using a browser, configuring privacy settings, searching the web, saving content, and using office applications.

Question 13

[Topic 1.4: ICT Skills and Working in Linux]

How can you access the Linux command line?

Answer 13

Through the terminal or console, using shell commands to interact with the system.

Question 14

[Topic 1.4: ICT Skills and Working in Linux]

Why is Linux important in cloud computing and virtualization?

Answer 14

Linux is widely used in cloud services, virtual machines, and containers (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) due to its efficiency, security, and open-source nature.

Question 15

[Topic 1.4: ICT Skills and Working in Linux]

Name some privacy concerns when using open-source software.

Answer 15

Data tracking, security vulnerabilities, password management, and browser privacy configurations.