Ubuntu Linux: Linux File Structure Flashcards
Input a command to access the OS file structure
[cd /]
What file in the Linux file structure stores most Linux core utilities and binary files (such as[cd,mv,pwd,etc.] command files)?
bin
What file keeps the boot files
boot
What is partitioning?
Splitting a physical drive into virtual logical drives
What file stores disk location?
cdrom
Where are all physical devices mounted?
dev folder
Where can you find configuration files?
etc. folder
Where are all user name folders stored (photos, documents, etc.)?
home folder
What file folder contains files that are needed for your program to run Linux (similar to WIindows program files folder)?
lib
Where will your external devices appear?
media folder
what is the purpose of the mnt folder in Linux?
It serves as a placeholder for mounting folders and drives
What purpose does the opt folder serve?
Holds files for optional software for the system
What is contained in the proc folder?
Processes folder where systems info is represented as files (this allows Linux kernel to send and receive info from various processes running in Linux).
What can be found in the root folder?
The home directory for the root account
What is contained in the run folder?
Drives that are automounted (this is only relevant to a desktop environment)
What is the purpose of the sbin file?
It serves a similar purpose to the bin folder. Ir is dedicated to certain commands only allowed by a super user/root user.
What is contained in the tmp folder?
Files that are temporarily stored. Files are deleted when the system is shut down.
What is snap?
Folder that contains snap packages (snap is a newer form of installing applications and packages automatically)
What is contained in the usr folder?
Files and utilities that are shared between users
What folder contains variable data (system logs, server info, etc.)
var folder
