Linux Filesystem Flashcards
1
Q
Two types of Linux users
A
- Normal User
- Super User/Admin, root
2
Q
Superuser
A
- Can access all parts of the system to execute admin tasks
3
Q
Do files in Linux need a file extension?
A
No
4
Q
How to hide a file in linux?
A
add a . in front of the name
5
Q
Who can grant permissions to files?
A
- File owner
- Root admin user
6
Q
Permission types in Linux
A
- Read
- Write
- Execute
7
Q
Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS)
A
Distinguishes between shareable and unshareable files, and between static and variable files
8
Q
In the Linux filesystem “.” refers to:
A
The root directory
9
Q
In the Linux filesystem “..” refers to:
A
The folder above the one you are in
10
Q
Hard Link
A
- A duplicate directory entry where both entries point to the same file
- Same file system
11
Q
Symbolic Link
A
- A file that refers to another file from its name
- Can cross file system (os) boundaries
- Create a link to a directory
12
Q
Which UID is usually used to represent the first regular user on a Linux system
A
1000
13
Q
ls -d
A
- Show info about a directory or symbolic link
- Usually just its respective path, though
