Exam 2: Linux Installation and Usage

Under the root directory in Linux, which directory contains system commands and utilities?

What term describes the physical hardware and the underlying operating system upon which a virtual machine runs?​

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?

After logging into a terminal, a user will receive an interface known as which option below?

What directory under / contains the log files and spools for a Linux system?​

Select the utility below that when run will start and perform a thorough check of RAM for hardware errors:​

In the past, SATA hard disks were referred to as Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE).​

What installation media source is the most common source for Linux packages?

In Linux, the command _________________________ displays currently logged-in users.

Describe what a terminal is, and detail why it is necessary.

At minimum, Linux typically requires only two partitions to be created: a partition that is mounted to the root directory, and a partition for virtual memory.​

Match each correct item with the statement below.​ a.​BASH shell b.ext4​ c.​filesystem d.​GUID Partition Table e.​ISO image f.journaling​ g.​Master Boot Record (MBR) h.​shell i.​terminal j.virtual memory -​The way in which a hard disk or SSD partition is formatted to allow data to reside on the physical media.

In order to switch between terminals in Linux, a user can press what two keys in combination with the F1-F6 keys?​

Match each correct item with the statement below.​ a.​BASH shell b.ext4​ c.​filesystem d.​GUID Partition Table e.​ISO image f.journaling​ g.​Master Boot Record (MBR) h.​shell i.​terminal j.virtual memory -​Also known as the Bourne Again Shell, this is the default command-line interface in Linux

​Which two filesystems below do not perform journaling?

A swap partition contains a filesystem.

Prior to performing an installation of Linux, the hardware components of the target system should be checked against what known compatible list below?​

In Fedora 20, what terminal is used for graphical login?​

Which filesystems below perform journaling?​

When a user interacts with his computer, he interacts directly with the kernel of the computer's operating system.