Ch. 2: Linux – Flashcards
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A hard drive or SSD can be divided into partitions. What is the maximum number of primary partitions that can be used on these devices?
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4
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What metacharacter can be used to issue two commands to be run in consecutive order, without piping or redirecting output?
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In Fedora 20, what terminal is used for graphical login?
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ttyl1 (:0)
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Prior to performing an installation of Linux, the hardware components of the target system should be checked against what known compatible list below?
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Hardware Compatibility List (HCL)
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Hardware Compatibility List (HCL)
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A list of hardware components that have been tested and deemed compatible with a given operating system.
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After logging into a terminal, a user will receive an interface known as which option below?
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shell
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Which Linux command can be utilized to display your current login name?
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whoami
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A calendar for the current month can be shown on the command line by issuing which command?
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cal
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What is the recommended size for the /home directory?
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200MB
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What directory under / contains the log files and spools for a Linux system?
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/var
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The apropos list command produces the same results as which command below?
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man - k list
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(n) _________________________ specifies the parameters that tailor a command to the particular needs of the user.
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argument
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Under the root directory in Linux, which directory contains system commands and utilities?
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/usr
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In Linux, the command _________________________ displays currently logged-in users.
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who
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Select the utility below that when run will start and perform a thorough check of RAM for hardware errors:
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memtest86
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The Linux kernel exists as a file named:
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vmlinuz
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Background command execution
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&
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When using command-line terminal, specific letters that start with a dash ("-") and appear after command names are considered to be:
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options
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After a shell is no longer needed, what command can be given to exit the shell?
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exit
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What installation media source is the most common source for Linux packages?
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DVD
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What is the minimum number of user accounts that must be created at install time?
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2
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Some Linux distributions have the ability to boot an image from install media and run entirely from RAM. What is the name for this kind of image?
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Live Media Image
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What term describes the physical hardware and the underlying operating system upon which a virtual machine runs?
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Virtual Host
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Older systems often use _________________ hard disks that physically connect to the computer in one of four different configurations.
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Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment (PATA)
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To print the current date and time, type the command _________________________.
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Date
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The process of ______________ requires that each user must log in with a valid user name and password before gaining access to a user interface.
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Authentication
