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LINUX FILE SYSTEM Flashcards

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1
Q

What does Linux use to distinguish directory paths?

A

Forward Slash (/)

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2
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T/F- The Linus file system is case-sensitive.

A

True

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3
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T/F- Everything is a file in Linux.

A

True

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4
Q

What defines the structure and layout of Linux File System and is maintained by the Linux Foundation?

A

FHS Filesystem Hierarchy Standard

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5
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T/F- All Linux distributions follow FHS.

A

False

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6
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What is the top of the FHS?

A

ROOT

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7
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Basic functions are stored here; stands for binaries, programs, or applications.

A

/bin

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8
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This is the directory for system binaries.

A

/sbin

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9
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T/F -Standard users can have access to /sbin.

A

True (yes, with permission)

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10
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T/F -When a program is installed, the program is typically not placed in either /bin or /sbin.

A

True

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11
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This is the directory that contains everything which allows the operating system to boot.

A

/boot

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12
Q

The /boot directory contains _________.

A

bootloaders

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13
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The directory where devices are located.

A

/dev

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14
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The directory where hardware is located.

A

/dev

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15
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The directory that is an area which drivers and applications can access, but users should refrain.

A

/dev

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16
Q

The directory where all configuration files are stored.

A

/etc

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17
Q

The “etc” stands for _________.

A

Edit to Configure

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18
Q

Libraries are stored in the __________, __________,
and ___________ directories.

A

/lib, /lib32, /lib64

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19
Q

These are files that applications use to perform various functions.

A

libraries

20
Q

These directories are where mounted drives are located.

A

/mnt & /media

21
Q

When automatically mounted (by distro), it goes to the ___________ directory; if manually mounted, it goes to the __________ directory.

A

/media; /mnt

22
Q

Usually where manually installed software resides in this directory.

A

/opt

23
Q

Self-created software should be installed in this directory.

A

/opt

24
Q

Where are pseudo files that contain information about system processes and resources stored?

A

/proc

25
Q

T/F -Not every process will have a directory located in the /proc directory.

A

False

26
Q

Which directory can CPU information be found?

A

/proc

27
Q

This is the home directory of the root user.

A

/root

28
Q

Everything within this directory is deleted once the system is rebooted.

A

/run

29
Q

Which directory, mainly used by Ubuntu, stores snap packages?

A

/snap

30
Q

These are completely self-contained packages that run differently than regular packages.

A

snap packages

31
Q

Which directory is the service data stored?

A

/srv

32
Q

If running a web server, the user should place and store files within this directory in order for the file to be accessed by an external user.

A

/srv

33
Q

This directory allows the user to interact with the kernel.

A

/sys

34
Q

T/F -Nothing is physically or terminally stored in the /sys directory.

A

True

35
Q

T/F Temporary files are stored in the /sys directory.

A

False

36
Q

The directory where temporary files are stored by applications that could be used during a session.

A

/tmp

37
Q

T/F -Nothing is installed in the system folder.

A

True

38
Q

This directory is usually emptied on reboot.

A

/tmp

39
Q

What does the /usr file stand for?

A

Unix System Resource

40
Q

Which directory is a user application space where applications will be installed that are used by the user?

A

/usr

41
Q

Any application installed in the _________ directory is considered non-essential for basic system operation.

A

/usr

42
Q

T/F A hidden directory is one that starts with “!”.

A

False

43
Q

Which directory contains files and directories that are expected to grow in size?

A

/var

44
Q

Each user has its own directory within Linux, what is it called?

A

/home

45
Q

Which directory are personal files and documents stored?

A

/home

46
Q

Hidden directories are distinguished with _________.

A

period

47
Q

T/F -There is an default install location for applications in Linux- C:\Application Directory.

A

False

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