Exam 1: Introduction to the Linux Operating System

Everything Linux does is considered a process.

A program is ____________________ when it is distributed with its source code so that users can view or modify it.

Match each statement with an item -A program the kernel launches into memory for the purpose of performing specific tasks.

The highest point in the Linux files structure is indicated with the ____ symbol.

For people to communicate or interact with machines, they need a user ____________________.

You use a(n) ____ environment to access applications.

Identify the main idea behind the General Public License (GPL) and list three characteristics of software developed under the GPL.

Windows is an example of ____.

Which operating system is a version of Linux?

A directory inside another directory is sometimes referred to as a ____.

Which executable filename is used for the Bourne shell?

Describe the BASH shell.

Match each statement with an item -Programs that run in the background independently of the Windows user.

Which two major resources does the Linux kernel manage?

Which term describes the storage space where a computer reads and writes data?

The main characteristic of ____ is that its source code is published with the software.

Identify and briefly compare two common user interfaces.

The highest point in the Linux file structure is the ____.

For networking connectivity, Linux comes with ____.

Describe an advantage of having a multiuser system.