Practice Quiz #1 Flashcards

1
Q

True or False: Although a variety of different software can be used to modify the appearance of Linux, the underlying kernel is common to all Linux.

A

True

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2
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Linux is based on the \_\_\_\_ operating system.
A. Unix
B. Windows
C. Netware
D. Mac OS
A

A. Unix

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3
Q
Windows is an example of \_\_\_\_.
A. open source software
B. proprietary software
C. shareware
D. freeware
A

B. proprietary software

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4
Q

Who formed the Free Software Foundation to promote open development?

A

Richard M Stallman

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5
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True or False: The operating system software is necessary for a computer to function.

A

True

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6
Q

Who developed Linux?

A

Linus Torvalds

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7
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The main characteristic of \_\_\_\_ is that its source code is published with the software.
A. freeware
B. open source software
C. proprietary software
D. shareware
A

B. open source software

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8
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True or False: The nature of open-source software encourages discovering and reporting security vulnerabilities.

A

True

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9
Q

Which is true about OSS?
A. It is developed very rapidly through widespread collaboration
B. Software bugs are promptly noted and fixed
C. Features evolve quickly based on users’ needs
D. all of the above
E. none of the above

A

D. all of the above

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10
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Which operating system is a version of Linux?
A. Multics
B. MINIX
C. UNIX
D. Ubuntu
A

D. Ubuntu

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11
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Who wrote the paper “The Cathedral and the Bazaar”’ describing why OSS development is successful.

A

Eric Raymond

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12
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True or False: Windows Vista is an example of open source software.

A

False

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