Prelim Chaper 1 Exam Flashcards
In what ways do Linux distributions differ from one another?
- Installation routines
- Package management systems
Which two of the following are benefits of open source software for the user? (Choose two.)
A) Code can survive the loss of the original developer or distributor.
B) Sensitive portions of code are protected and only available to the original developer.
C) You can learn from real-world code and develop more effective applications.
D) Code remains open as long as it is in a public repository but the license may change when included with closed source software.
A) Code can survive the loss of the original developer or distributor.
C) You can learn from real-world code and develop more effective applications.
Which of the following is an advantage of a GUI installation over a text-based installation?
A) GUI installers can work even on video cards that support only VGA graphics.
B) GUI installers better test the system’s hardware during the installation.
C) GUI installers can provide graphical representations of partition sizes, package browsers, and so on.
D) GUI installers support more hardware than do their text-based counterparts
C) GUI installers can provide graphical representations of partition sizes, package browsers, and so on.
Which of the following best describes a typical Linux distribution’s method of installation
A) The installation program runs under the Minix OS, which is small enough to fit on a floppy disk but can copy data to a Linux partition.
B) The installation program boots only from a network boot server to enable installation from CD-ROM or network connections.
C) The installation program is a small Linux system that boots from floppy, CD-ROM, or hard disk to install a larger system on the hard disk
D) The installation program is a set of DOS scripts that copies files to the hard disk, fol- lowed by a conversion program that turns the target partition into a Linux partition
C) The installation program is a small Linux system that boots from floppy, CD-ROM, or hard disk to install a larger system on the hard disk
Which two statements describe the benefits of Linux? (Choose two.)
A) Linux includes a powerful and scriptable command-line interface, enabling easier automation and provisioning.
B) Linux is modular and can be configured as a full graphical desktop or a small appliance.
C) Linux is locked in a known state for a minimum of one year for each release, making it easier to develop custom software.
D) Linux is developed entirely by volunteers making it a low cost operating system.
A) Linux includes a powerful and scriptable command-line interface, enabling easier automation and provisioning.
B) Linux is modular and can be configured as a full graphical desktop or a small appliance.
______________are purpose-specific combinations of the Linux OS and particular applications geared toward supporting defined goals, such as enterprise services, database management, or virtualization hosting.
A) Distros
B) Closed-source
C) Open-source
D) Installer
C) Open-source
In 1991, ______________________ created a new Unix-like operating system kernel. He released this kernel, which he called Linux, under the GPL license. The Linux
kernel, as well as much of the software released with it, is open-source; it can be modified, shared freely, and re-released.
A) Elon Musk
B) Linus Torvalds
C) Steve Jobs
D) Bill Gates
B) Linus Torvalds
As an operating system, Linux is a hardware that sits underneath all of the other hardware on a computer, receiving requests from those programs and relaying these requests to the computer’s software. (True or False)
F
Linux is the best-known and most-used restricted operating system. (True or False)
F
________________________ are available in Linux, Windows, and macOS. Users type commands using a specific syntax, and the system processes the commands.
Command-line interfaces
