Question 1

A ____ is a logic diagram that uses a set of standard symbols to visually explain the sequence of events from the start of a process to its end point.

Accepted Answer

A)  flowchart
B)  map
C)  block chart
D)  pseudocode A

Question 2

When you create a script,you should include the command that sets the particular shell to use on ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the configuration file
B)  your login script
C)  the first line of the script
D)  the last line of the script C

Question 3

If you are using the Bash shell,what scripts are run automatically when you log in?

Accepted Answer

With Bash set as your shell,two scripts run automatically when you log in: .bash_profile and .bashrc.

Question 4

To view a list of the files in a directory,including the hidden files,you should enter ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ls -l
B)  ls -r
C)  ls -h
D)  ls -a

Question 5

What are pseudocode instructions used for?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are pseudocode instructions used for?...

Question 6

What are flowcharts used for?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are flowcharts used for?...

Question 7

Match each option of the test command with a statement below.
-true if a file exists

Accepted Answer

A)  -a
B)  !
C)  -r
D)  -f
E)  -neF) -nG) -ntH) -sI) -e

Question 8

In a flowchart,a(n)____ is used to represent a process.

Accepted Answer

A)  diamond
B)  rectangle
C)  circle
D)  arrow

Question 9

Match each option of the test command with a statement below.
-tests for a nonzero string length

Accepted Answer

A)  -a
B)  !
C)  -r
D)  -f
E)  -neF) -nG) -ntH) -sI) -e

Question 10

What does "input validation" mean?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What does "input validation" mean?...

Question 11

The clear command is a useful housekeeping utility for clearing the screen,but you can use a faster method.Describe this alternative method.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The clear command is a useful housekeeping...

Question 12

The ____ operator of the test command,combines two expressions and tests a logical OR relationship between them.

Accepted Answer

A)  |
B)  ||
C)  -O
D)  -o

Question 13

The .bashrc file is a hidden file contained in ____ directory.

Accepted Answer

A)  the root
B)  your home
C)  the /usr
D)  the /home

Question 14

In a flowchart,a(n)____ is used to indicate process flow.

Accepted Answer

A)  diamond
B)  rectangle
C)  circle
D)  arrow

Question 15

____________________ instructions are similar to actual programming statements.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ instructions are similar to actual programming...

Question 16

The -____________________-bashrc file sets default functions and aliases.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The -____________________-bashrc file sets default functions and...

Question 17

Each record in the -etc-passwd file is simply a record with variable-length fields separated by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  dashes (-) 
B)  commas (,) 
C)  semicolons (;) 
D)  colons (:)

Question 18

The program development cycle begins with creating specifications for a program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Each step in the program is represented by a(n)____ in the flowchart.

Accepted Answer

A)  block
B)  arrow
C)  label
D)  symbol

Question 20

____ is a multifunction tool that enables you to manage openSUSE from one location.

Accepted Answer

A)  User Manager
B)  YaST
C)  Control Panel
D)  MC

Exam 7: Advanced Shell Programming