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Deck 3: Linux Installation and Usage

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In Linux, a(n)____ is used to accept input from the user and pass the input to the kernel for processing.

A)processor
B)user interface
C)swap memory
D)shell
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A swap partition contains a filesystem.
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Which Linux command gets you out of your current shell?

A)exit
B)stop
C)reset
D)clear
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The largest problem during installation is initiating a graphical installation.
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The recommended size for the /boot filesystem is ____.

A)30 MB
B)40 MB
C)50 MB
D)60 MB
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The ____ type of filesystem is compatible with the Windows FAT filesystem.

A)ext3
B)REISER
C)ext2
D)VFAT
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The ____ filesystem contains system commands and utilities.

A)/opt
B)/var
C)/boot
D)/usr
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Which Linux command displays your login name?

A)who
B)whoami
C)id
D)w
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If the firewall option is enabled, the Linux system prevents most traffic from entering your computer.
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In Linux, a "-" precedes a(n)____.

A)argument
B)option
C)keyword
D)command
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The command that displays the calendar for the current month is ____.

A)date
B)cal
C)w
D)id
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The most common place for the boot loader to reside is on the ____.

A)Master Boot Record
B)first hard disk sector of the / filesystem partition
C)first hard disk sector of the /usr filesystem partition
D)first hard disk sector of the /boot filesystem partition
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LDAP stands for ____.

A)Linux Distributed Access Protocol
B)Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
C)Linear Distributed Access Patrol
D)Linux-Delegated Access Protocol
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The ____ metacharacter indicates background command execution.

A)@
B)^
C)&
D)!
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____ is the metacharacter for command termination.

A)\
B)&
C);
D)|
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Typically, you only perform an upgrade if there are data and configurations on the previous installation of Red Hat Linux that are difficult to re-create or back up.
Question
The shell that is used by default in Linux is the ____ shell.

A)BASH
B)root
C)gdm
D)command line
Question
A server installation will install all packages.
Question
When installing a fresh installation of Linux, the ____ option allows you to select only the packages needed to suit your computing needs.

A)Advanced
B)Expert
C)Selective
D)Custom
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____ is the most common method of installing Linux.

A)Installation from CD-ROMs
B)Installation from an NFS server across the network
C)Installation from packages located on the hard disk
D)Installation from a Virtual Network Computing (VNC)server across the network
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Match between columns
Premises:
Responses:
Passwords that support a length of up to 256 characters and are encrypted using a hash algorithm
ext3
Passwords that support a length of up to 256 characters and are encrypted using a hash algorithm
Shadow passwords
Passwords that support a length of up to 256 characters and are encrypted using a hash algorithm
Boot loader
Passwords that support a length of up to 256 characters and are encrypted using a hash algorithm
MD5 passwords
Passwords that support a length of up to 256 characters and are encrypted using a hash algorithm
Dual booting
Passwords that support a length of up to 256 characters and are encrypted using a hash algorithm
Arguments
Passwords that support a length of up to 256 characters and are encrypted using a hash algorithm
LBA32
Passwords that support a length of up to 256 characters and are encrypted using a hash algorithm
Options
Passwords that support a length of up to 256 characters and are encrypted using a hash algorithm
ext2
Passwords that are stored in a separate database from the user account information
ext3
Passwords that are stored in a separate database from the user account information
Shadow passwords
Passwords that are stored in a separate database from the user account information
Boot loader
Passwords that are stored in a separate database from the user account information
MD5 passwords
Passwords that are stored in a separate database from the user account information
Dual booting
Passwords that are stored in a separate database from the user account information
Arguments
Passwords that are stored in a separate database from the user account information
LBA32
Passwords that are stored in a separate database from the user account information
Options
Passwords that are stored in a separate database from the user account information
ext2
Program started by the BIOS ROM that loads the Linux kernel into memory from a hard disk partition inside the computer
ext3
Program started by the BIOS ROM that loads the Linux kernel into memory from a hard disk partition inside the computer
Shadow passwords
Program started by the BIOS ROM that loads the Linux kernel into memory from a hard disk partition inside the computer
Boot loader
Program started by the BIOS ROM that loads the Linux kernel into memory from a hard disk partition inside the computer
MD5 passwords
Program started by the BIOS ROM that loads the Linux kernel into memory from a hard disk partition inside the computer
Dual booting
Program started by the BIOS ROM that loads the Linux kernel into memory from a hard disk partition inside the computer
Arguments
Program started by the BIOS ROM that loads the Linux kernel into memory from a hard disk partition inside the computer
LBA32
Program started by the BIOS ROM that loads the Linux kernel into memory from a hard disk partition inside the computer
Options
Program started by the BIOS ROM that loads the Linux kernel into memory from a hard disk partition inside the computer
ext2
Traditional filesystem still used on most Linux computers
ext3
Traditional filesystem still used on most Linux computers
Shadow passwords
Traditional filesystem still used on most Linux computers
Boot loader
Traditional filesystem still used on most Linux computers
MD5 passwords
Traditional filesystem still used on most Linux computers
Dual booting
Traditional filesystem still used on most Linux computers
Arguments
Traditional filesystem still used on most Linux computers
LBA32
Traditional filesystem still used on most Linux computers
Options
Traditional filesystem still used on most Linux computers
ext2
Specify a commands' working parameters
ext3
Specify a commands' working parameters
Shadow passwords
Specify a commands' working parameters
Boot loader
Specify a commands' working parameters
MD5 passwords
Specify a commands' working parameters
Dual booting
Specify a commands' working parameters
Arguments
Specify a commands' working parameters
LBA32
Specify a commands' working parameters
Options
Specify a commands' working parameters
ext2
Allows you to choose the operating system to boot upon system startup
ext3
Allows you to choose the operating system to boot upon system startup
Shadow passwords
Allows you to choose the operating system to boot upon system startup
Boot loader
Allows you to choose the operating system to boot upon system startup
MD5 passwords
Allows you to choose the operating system to boot upon system startup
Dual booting
Allows you to choose the operating system to boot upon system startup
Arguments
Allows you to choose the operating system to boot upon system startup
LBA32
Allows you to choose the operating system to boot upon system startup
Options
Allows you to choose the operating system to boot upon system startup
ext2
Filesystem that performs journaling
ext3
Filesystem that performs journaling
Shadow passwords
Filesystem that performs journaling
Boot loader
Filesystem that performs journaling
MD5 passwords
Filesystem that performs journaling
Dual booting
Filesystem that performs journaling
Arguments
Filesystem that performs journaling
LBA32
Filesystem that performs journaling
Options
Filesystem that performs journaling
ext2
May be required if the / or /boot partition starts after the 1024th cylinder of the hard disk
ext3
May be required if the / or /boot partition starts after the 1024th cylinder of the hard disk
Shadow passwords
May be required if the / or /boot partition starts after the 1024th cylinder of the hard disk
Boot loader
May be required if the / or /boot partition starts after the 1024th cylinder of the hard disk
MD5 passwords
May be required if the / or /boot partition starts after the 1024th cylinder of the hard disk
Dual booting
May be required if the / or /boot partition starts after the 1024th cylinder of the hard disk
Arguments
May be required if the / or /boot partition starts after the 1024th cylinder of the hard disk
LBA32
May be required if the / or /boot partition starts after the 1024th cylinder of the hard disk
Options
May be required if the / or /boot partition starts after the 1024th cylinder of the hard disk
ext2
Alter the way a command works
ext3
Alter the way a command works
Shadow passwords
Alter the way a command works
Boot loader
Alter the way a command works
MD5 passwords
Alter the way a command works
Dual booting
Alter the way a command works
Arguments
Alter the way a command works
LBA32
Alter the way a command works
Options
Alter the way a command works
ext2
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A(n)_________________________ indicates the name of a program to execute.
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_________________________ divides a hard disk into adjacent sections, each of which can contain a separate filesystem used to store data.
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Another name for virtual memory is _________________________ memory.
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What is virtual memory?
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What are man pages? What are info pages? What is the relationship between them?
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In Linux, what does the term terminal refer to? Why is a terminal necessary?
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To find all of the commands that have the word "list" in their name or description, you would type ____.

A)man -j list
B)man -k list
C)man -l list
D)man -m list
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What is journaling? What is the advantage of journaling? Name two common journaling filesystems.
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To halt your system in 30 minutes, type the command _________________________.
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In Linux, the command _________________________ displays currently logged-in users.
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In Linux, what is a metacharacter? What is the significance of the $? What is the significance of a pair of single quotes?
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Deck 3: Linux Installation and Usage
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In Linux, a(n)____ is used to accept input from the user and pass the input to the kernel for processing.

A)processor
B)user interface
C)swap memory
D)shell
D
2
A swap partition contains a filesystem.
False
3
Which Linux command gets you out of your current shell?

A)exit
B)stop
C)reset
D)clear
A
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The largest problem during installation is initiating a graphical installation.
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The recommended size for the /boot filesystem is ____.

A)30 MB
B)40 MB
C)50 MB
D)60 MB
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The ____ type of filesystem is compatible with the Windows FAT filesystem.

A)ext3
B)REISER
C)ext2
D)VFAT
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The ____ filesystem contains system commands and utilities.

A)/opt
B)/var
C)/boot
D)/usr
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Which Linux command displays your login name?

A)who
B)whoami
C)id
D)w
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If the firewall option is enabled, the Linux system prevents most traffic from entering your computer.
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In Linux, a "-" precedes a(n)____.

A)argument
B)option
C)keyword
D)command
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The command that displays the calendar for the current month is ____.

A)date
B)cal
C)w
D)id
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The most common place for the boot loader to reside is on the ____.

A)Master Boot Record
B)first hard disk sector of the / filesystem partition
C)first hard disk sector of the /usr filesystem partition
D)first hard disk sector of the /boot filesystem partition
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LDAP stands for ____.

A)Linux Distributed Access Protocol
B)Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
C)Linear Distributed Access Patrol
D)Linux-Delegated Access Protocol
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The ____ metacharacter indicates background command execution.

A)@
B)^
C)&
D)!
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____ is the metacharacter for command termination.

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Typically, you only perform an upgrade if there are data and configurations on the previous installation of Red Hat Linux that are difficult to re-create or back up.
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The shell that is used by default in Linux is the ____ shell.

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B)root
C)gdm
D)command line
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A server installation will install all packages.
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When installing a fresh installation of Linux, the ____ option allows you to select only the packages needed to suit your computing needs.

A)Advanced
B)Expert
C)Selective
D)Custom
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____ is the most common method of installing Linux.

A)Installation from CD-ROMs
B)Installation from an NFS server across the network
C)Installation from packages located on the hard disk
D)Installation from a Virtual Network Computing (VNC)server across the network
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Match between columns
Premises:
Responses:
Passwords that support a length of up to 256 characters and are encrypted using a hash algorithm
ext3
Passwords that support a length of up to 256 characters and are encrypted using a hash algorithm
Shadow passwords
Passwords that support a length of up to 256 characters and are encrypted using a hash algorithm
Boot loader
Passwords that support a length of up to 256 characters and are encrypted using a hash algorithm
MD5 passwords
Passwords that support a length of up to 256 characters and are encrypted using a hash algorithm
Dual booting
Passwords that support a length of up to 256 characters and are encrypted using a hash algorithm
Arguments
Passwords that support a length of up to 256 characters and are encrypted using a hash algorithm
LBA32
Passwords that support a length of up to 256 characters and are encrypted using a hash algorithm
Options
Passwords that support a length of up to 256 characters and are encrypted using a hash algorithm
ext2
Passwords that are stored in a separate database from the user account information
ext3
Passwords that are stored in a separate database from the user account information
Shadow passwords
Passwords that are stored in a separate database from the user account information
Boot loader
Passwords that are stored in a separate database from the user account information
MD5 passwords
Passwords that are stored in a separate database from the user account information
Dual booting
Passwords that are stored in a separate database from the user account information
Arguments
Passwords that are stored in a separate database from the user account information
LBA32
Passwords that are stored in a separate database from the user account information
Options
Passwords that are stored in a separate database from the user account information
ext2
Program started by the BIOS ROM that loads the Linux kernel into memory from a hard disk partition inside the computer
ext3
Program started by the BIOS ROM that loads the Linux kernel into memory from a hard disk partition inside the computer
Shadow passwords
Program started by the BIOS ROM that loads the Linux kernel into memory from a hard disk partition inside the computer
Boot loader
Program started by the BIOS ROM that loads the Linux kernel into memory from a hard disk partition inside the computer
MD5 passwords
Program started by the BIOS ROM that loads the Linux kernel into memory from a hard disk partition inside the computer
Dual booting
Program started by the BIOS ROM that loads the Linux kernel into memory from a hard disk partition inside the computer
Arguments
Program started by the BIOS ROM that loads the Linux kernel into memory from a hard disk partition inside the computer
LBA32
Program started by the BIOS ROM that loads the Linux kernel into memory from a hard disk partition inside the computer
Options
Program started by the BIOS ROM that loads the Linux kernel into memory from a hard disk partition inside the computer
ext2
Traditional filesystem still used on most Linux computers
ext3
Traditional filesystem still used on most Linux computers
Shadow passwords
Traditional filesystem still used on most Linux computers
Boot loader
Traditional filesystem still used on most Linux computers
MD5 passwords
Traditional filesystem still used on most Linux computers
Dual booting
Traditional filesystem still used on most Linux computers
Arguments
Traditional filesystem still used on most Linux computers
LBA32
Traditional filesystem still used on most Linux computers
Options
Traditional filesystem still used on most Linux computers
ext2
Specify a commands' working parameters
ext3
Specify a commands' working parameters
Shadow passwords
Specify a commands' working parameters
Boot loader
Specify a commands' working parameters
MD5 passwords
Specify a commands' working parameters
Dual booting
Specify a commands' working parameters
Arguments
Specify a commands' working parameters
LBA32
Specify a commands' working parameters
Options
Specify a commands' working parameters
ext2
Allows you to choose the operating system to boot upon system startup
ext3
Allows you to choose the operating system to boot upon system startup
Shadow passwords
Allows you to choose the operating system to boot upon system startup
Boot loader
Allows you to choose the operating system to boot upon system startup
MD5 passwords
Allows you to choose the operating system to boot upon system startup
Dual booting
Allows you to choose the operating system to boot upon system startup
Arguments
Allows you to choose the operating system to boot upon system startup
LBA32
Allows you to choose the operating system to boot upon system startup
Options
Allows you to choose the operating system to boot upon system startup
ext2
Filesystem that performs journaling
ext3
Filesystem that performs journaling
Shadow passwords
Filesystem that performs journaling
Boot loader
Filesystem that performs journaling
MD5 passwords
Filesystem that performs journaling
Dual booting
Filesystem that performs journaling
Arguments
Filesystem that performs journaling
LBA32
Filesystem that performs journaling
Options
Filesystem that performs journaling
ext2
May be required if the / or /boot partition starts after the 1024th cylinder of the hard disk
ext3
May be required if the / or /boot partition starts after the 1024th cylinder of the hard disk
Shadow passwords
May be required if the / or /boot partition starts after the 1024th cylinder of the hard disk
Boot loader
May be required if the / or /boot partition starts after the 1024th cylinder of the hard disk
MD5 passwords
May be required if the / or /boot partition starts after the 1024th cylinder of the hard disk
Dual booting
May be required if the / or /boot partition starts after the 1024th cylinder of the hard disk
Arguments
May be required if the / or /boot partition starts after the 1024th cylinder of the hard disk
LBA32
May be required if the / or /boot partition starts after the 1024th cylinder of the hard disk
Options
May be required if the / or /boot partition starts after the 1024th cylinder of the hard disk
ext2
Alter the way a command works
ext3
Alter the way a command works
Shadow passwords
Alter the way a command works
Boot loader
Alter the way a command works
MD5 passwords
Alter the way a command works
Dual booting
Alter the way a command works
Arguments
Alter the way a command works
LBA32
Alter the way a command works
Options
Alter the way a command works
ext2
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A(n)_________________________ indicates the name of a program to execute.
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_________________________ divides a hard disk into adjacent sections, each of which can contain a separate filesystem used to store data.
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Another name for virtual memory is _________________________ memory.
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What is virtual memory?
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What are man pages? What are info pages? What is the relationship between them?
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In Linux, what does the term terminal refer to? Why is a terminal necessary?
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To find all of the commands that have the word "list" in their name or description, you would type ____.

A)man -j list
B)man -k list
C)man -l list
D)man -m list
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What is journaling? What is the advantage of journaling? Name two common journaling filesystems.
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To halt your system in 30 minutes, type the command _________________________.
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In Linux, the command _________________________ displays currently logged-in users.
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