I. No manager is a leader. II. All leaders are executive.

Given below are two statements followed by two conclusions. Assuming these statements to be true, decide which one logically follows: Statements: I....

Increased productivity necessary reflects greater efforts made by the employees. (A) Increase in productivity necessary (B) Increase productivity is necessary (C) Increase in productivity necessarily (D) No improvement required

Select the appropriate option in place of underlined part of the sentence. Increased productivity necessary reflects greater efforts made by the employees.(A)...

Right triangle PQR is to be constructed in the xy – plane so that the right angle is at P and line PR is parallel to the-axis. The x and y coordinates of P, Q, and R are to be integers that satisfy the inequalities: –4 ≤ x ≤ 5 and 6 ≤ y ≤ 16. How many different triangles could be constructed with these properties?

Right triangle PQR is to be constructed in the xy – plane so that the right angle is at P and line PR is parallel to the-axis. The x and y coordinates...

That boy from the town was a __ in the sleepy village.

Fill in the blank with the correct idiom/phrase. That boy from the town was a __________ in the sleepy village. (A) Dog out of herd (B) Sheep from...

(A) When the teacher eludes to different authors, he is being elusive (B) When the thief keeps eluding the police, he is being elusive (C) Matters that are difficult to understand, identify or remember are allusive (D) Mirages can be allusive, but a better way to express them is illusory

Choose the statement where underlined word is used correctly. (A) When the teacher eludes to different authors, he is being elusive(B) When the thief...

Apparent lifelessness ___ dormant life.

Choose the appropriate word/phase, out of the four options given below, to complete the following sentence: Apparent lifelessness ___ dormant life. (A)...

Tanya is older than Enc. Cliff is older than Tanya. Eric is older than Cliff.

Tanya is older than Enc.Cliff is older than Tanya.Eric is older than Cliff. If the first two statements are true, then the third statement is (A) True...

Five teams have to compete in a league, with every team playing every other team exactly once, before going to the next round. How many matches will have to be held complete the league round of matches?

Five teams have to compete in a league, with every team playing every other team exactly once, before going to the next round. How many matches will...

Which of the following are correct?

Which of the following are correct? I. Decrease in cash reserve ratio injects higher liquidity in the system. II. Higher liquidity in the system may...

Which of the following measures is likely to help in improving India’s balance of payments position?

Which of the following measures is likely to help in improving India’s balance of payments position? 1. Devaluation of the rupee 2. Encouragement of...

Which of the following correct denotes to the Demand driven scheme ?

Which of the following correct denotes to the Demand driven scheme ? 1) Planning will be decentralized 2) It will be driven by the institutions like...

The Republic Day of India commemorates the date on which the Constitution of India came into force replacing an act which was governing document of India. Which act was replaced?

The Republic Day of India commemorates the date on which the Constitution of India came into force replacing an act which was governing document of...

__ has recently become the first Indian state to achieve 100 per cent primary education?

__ has recently become the first Indian state to achieve 100 per cent primary education? (A) Gujarat (B) Himachal Pradesh (C) Kerala (D) Karnataka Answer:...

The correct statement about Fundamental Rights are:

The correct statement about Fundamental Rights are: 1.They are enforceable in the Court of Law. 2.These rights are absolute. 3.They can be suspended...

The ‘Single Directive’, which required government permission for the investigating agency to initiate a preliminary inquiry against an official at the level of joint secretary and above, was struck down by the Supreme Court on the basis that it violated the constitutional principle of

The ‘Single Directive’, which required government permission for the investigating agency to initiate a preliminary inquiry against an official at...

Transparency International on 27 January 2016 released the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2015. Which country topped the index?

Transparency International on 27 January 2016 released the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2015. Which country topped the index? (A) Denmark (B)...

Bastille Day’

Bastille Day’ a) Is an annual commemoration of France taking back control of Paris from Germans in World War Two b) Is the French Republic Day c) Is...

India has no policy of declassification of public records. The Right to Information Act says a public authority may allow access to information if public interest in disclosure outweighs the harm to the protected interests.

India has no policy of declassification of public records. The Right to Information Act says a public authority may allow access to information...

Bank holidays under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 are declared by:

Bank holidays under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 are declared by: (A) State Government for the respective State (B) Banking Operations...

Which amongst the following is not term deposits issued by commercial banks?

Which amongst the following is not term deposits issued by commercial banks? a) Current account b) Fixed deposit c) Recurring deposit d) Reinvestment...

Who chairs the Joint Session of the two Houses of Parliament?

Who chairs the Joint Session of the two Houses of Parliament? (1) President (2) vice- President (3) Speaker of Lok Sabha (4) Prime Minister Answer:...

Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2015 came into force on?

Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2015 came into force on? (A) 25 January 2016 (B) 26 January 2016 (C)...

Consider a situation The Governor has sent a bill for reconsideration using his ‘Suspensive Veto’ powers. And state legislature has passed the bill again and has sent the bill for the Governor’s assent. Now, what is/are the option/s that Governor can exercise?

Consider a situation The Governor has sent a bill for reconsideration using his ‘Suspensive Veto’ powers. And state legislature has passed the bill...

Shivnarine Chanderpaul who on 22 January 2016 announced his retirement from international cricket is from which country?

Shivnarine Chanderpaul who on 22 January 2016 announced his retirement from international cricket is from which country? (A) West Indies (B) England (C)...

Actress Kalpana who died on 25 January 2016 was famous in?

Actress Kalpana who died on 25 January 2016 was famous in? (A) Malayalam (B) Telugu (C) Tamil (D) Kannada Answer: ...

Who has been conferred with the third edition of Yash Chopra Memorial Award 2016 ?

Who has been conferred with the third edition of Yash Chopra Memorial Award 2016 ? (A) Lata Mangeshkar (B) Amitabh Bachchan (C) Rekha (D) Amir Khan Answer:...

A bill is a ‘Money Bill’ or not will be decided by

A bill is a ‘Money Bill’ or not will be decided by (1) Finance Minister (2) President (3) Chairman of Rajya Sabha (4) Speaker of Lok Sabha Answer:...

Transparency International on 27 January 2016 released the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2015. Which country topped the index?

Transparency International on 27 January 2016 released the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2015. Which country topped the index? (A) Denmark (B)...

ar, cs, et, ?

ar, cs, et, ? (1) wy (2) gv (3) vb (4) gu Answer: ...

President Pranab Mukherjee on 26 January 2016 approved the Union Cabinet’s recommendation for the imposition of President’s rule in which state?

President Pranab Mukherjee on 26 January 2016 approved the Union Cabinet’s recommendation for the imposition of President’s rule in which state? (A)...

Panchayati Raj system is based on the principle of

Panchayati Raj system is based on the principle of (1) Centralisation (2) Decentralisation (3) both of these Answer: ...

Union Government has recently launched Sahaj Scheme for online booking of?

Union Government has recently launched Sahaj Scheme for online booking of? (A) Visa (B) Election ID Card (C) Aadhar (D) LPG cylinders Answer: ...

Materials for rain proof coats and tents owe their water proff properties to

Materials for rain proof coats and tents owe their water proff properties to (1) Surface tension (2) viscosity (3) Specific gravity (4) Elasticity Answer:...

Who recently took charge as the Permanent Representative of India to the UN by presenting his credentials to the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon?

Who recently took charge as the Permanent Representative of India to the UN by presenting his credentials to the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon? (A)...

Who among the following was the Chief Guest at 67th Republic Day of India 2016?

Who among the following was the Chief Guest at 67th Republic Day of India 2016? (A) Barack Obama (B) Francois Hollande (C) Ranil Wickremesinghe (D)...

International Customs Day 2016 was observed across the world on?

International Customs Day 2016 was observed across the world on? (A) 28 January (B) 27 January (C) 26 January (D) 25 January Answer: ...

PAN number is required for all transactions above

PAN number is required for all transactions above (A) Rs. 25,000 (B) Rs. 50,000 (C) Rs. 1 lac (D) Rs. 10 lacs Answer: ...

The ____ log file contains information and error messages regarding network access generated by daemons such as sshd and xinetd.

The ____ log file contains information and error messages regarding network access generated by daemons such as sshd and xinetd. a. wtmp b. messages c....

Log files are typically stored in the ____ directory.

Log files are typically stored in the ____ directory. a. /dev/log b. /var/log c. /boot/log d. /log Answer: ...

You can restrict who can print to certain printers by using the ____ command.

You can restrict who can print to certain printers by using the ____ command. a. lpadmin b. lpa c. lpr d. admin Answer: ...

The __ option to the lpstat command causes a list of printers that are enabled to be displayed.

The __ option to the lpstat command causes a list of printers that are enabled to be displayed. a. -o b. -a c. -p d. -e Answer: ...

By default, all print jobs have a priority of

By default, all print jobs have a priority of ____. a. -50 b. 0 c. 50 d. 100 Answer: ...

The lp command uses the ____ option to specify the destination printer name.

The lp command uses the ____ option to specify the destination printer name. a. -n b. -p c. -d d. -l Answer: ...

To see a list of all printers on the system and their status, you can use the -t option to the ____ command.

To see a list of all printers on the system and their status, you can use the -t option to the ____ command. a. lp b. lpr c. lps d. lpstat Answer:...

To send a print job to a printer, you must first use the ____ command and specify what to print.

To send a print job to a printer, you must first use the _ command and specify what to print. a. print b. pl c. lp d. pr Answer: ...

Processes that have encountered an error during execution and continuously uses up system resources are referred to as ___ processes.

Processes that have encountered an error during execution and continuously uses up system resources are referred to as ___ processes. a. rogue b. zombie Answer:...

The __ can be used to affect the process priority indirectly.

The __ can be used to affect the process priority indirectly. a. nice value (NI) b. nice value c. NI d. any one of the above is correct Answer: ...

The ?? kill signal is the default kill signal used by the kill command.

The ?? kill signal is the default kill signal used by the kill command. a. SIGINT b. SIGTERM Answer: ...

A value of 0 for a process priority indicates ?? priority.

A value of 0 for a process priority indicates ?? priority. a. low b. high Answer: ...

The init daemon has a PID of

The init daemon has a PID of a. 0 b. 1 Answer: ...

To create or edit a user cron table, you can use the ____ option to the crontab command.

To create or edit a user cron table, you can use the ____ option to the crontab command. a. -u b. -c c. -f d. -e Answer: ...

The _ field in a cron table contains the absolute pathname to the command to be executed.

The _ field in a cron table contains the absolute pathname to the command to be executed. a. first b. second c. fifth d. sixth Answer: ...

To display a list of at Job IDs, you can specify the ____ option to the at command.

To display a list of at Job IDs, you can specify the ____ option to the at command. a. -l b. -u c. -a d. -d Answer: ...

Processes are started with a nice value of ____ by default.

Processes are started with a nice value of ____ by default. a. -20 b. 0 c. 1 d. 19 Answer: ...

When there are multiple background processes executing in the shell, the jobs command indicates the most recent one with a(n) ____ symbol.

When there are multiple background processes executing in the shell, the jobs command indicates the most recent one with a(n) ____ symbol. a. * b. + c....

After a background process has been started, it can be moved to the foreground by using the ____ command

After a background process has been started, it can be moved to the foreground by using the ____ command. a. b2f b. fgd c. fg d. fgnd Answer: ...

When killing a background job with the kill command, you must prefix the background job IDs by a(n)

When killing a background job with the kill command, you must prefix the background job IDs by a(n) ____. a. & b. # c. $ d. % Answer: ...

When you append a(n) _ to a command, the command is run in a background process.

When you append a(n) _ to a command, the command is run in a background process. a. & b. $ c. # d. % Answer: ...

You can execute _ main types of Linux commands.

You can execute _ main types of Linux commands. a. two b. three c. four d. five Answer: ...

The _ kill signal terminates a process by taking the process information in memory and saving it to a file called core on the hard disk in the current working directory.

The _ kill signal terminates a process by taking the process information in memory and saving it to a file called core on the hard disk in the current...

The _ kill signal stops a process and then restarts it with the same PID.

The _ kill signal stops a process and then restarts it with the same PID. a. SIGINT b. SIGQUIT c. SIGHUP d. SIGTERM Answer: ...

There are _ different kill signals that the kill command can send to a certain process.

There are _ different kill signals that the kill command can send to a certain process. a. 16 b. 32 c. 64 d. 128 Answer: ...

The _ option to the ps command displays all processes that do not run on terminals.

The _ option to the ps command displays all processes that do not run on terminals. a. -f b. x c. a d. -l Answer: ...

In the output of the ps -l command, the ____ column is the most valuable to systems administrators because it indicates what the process is currently doing.

In the output of the ps -l command, the ____ column is the most valuable to systems administrators because it indicates what the process is currently...

To display an entire list of processes across all terminals and including daemons, you can add the ____ option to any ps command.

To display an entire list of processes across all terminals and including daemons, you can add the ____ option to any ps command. a. -f b. -l c. -a d....

A system process that is not associated with a terminal is called a(n) ____ process.

A system process that is not associated with a terminal is called a(n) ____ process. a. daemon b. user c. parent d. startup Answer: ...

A(n) __ backup backs up only the data that has been changed since the last backup.

A(n) __ backup backs up only the data that has been changed since the last backup. a. full b. incremental c. differential Answer: ...

To view the contents of a file that was compressed with the bzip2 utility, you must use the __ command.

To view the contents of a file that was compressed with the bzip2 utility, you must use the __ command. a. bzcat b. bz2cat Answer: ...

Traditionally, ?? were used to back up data.

Traditionally, ?? were used to back up data. a. CDs/DVDs b. tapes Answer: ...

To decompress files that have been compressed with the compress utility, you can use the ?? command followed by the names of the files to be decompressed.

To decompress files that have been compressed with the compress utility, you can use the ?? command followed by the names of the files to be decompressed. a....

If a compression utility compresses a file to 52% of its original size, it has a compression ratio of :

If a compression utility compresses a file to 52% of its original size, it has a compression ratio of : a. 52 b. 48 Answer: ...

To remove a package from the system, you can use the ____ option to the rpm command.

To remove a package from the system, you can use the ____ option to the rpm command. a. -d b. -e c. -r d. -x Answer: ...

The _ command looks for a Makefile and uses the information within to compile the source code into binary programs using the appropriate compiler program for the local hardware architecture.

The _ command looks for a Makefile and uses the information within to compile the source code into binary programs using the appropriate compiler program...

Most Linux distributions today use ____ as their package manager.

Most Linux distributions today use ____ as their package manager. a. RPM b. PRM c. MPR d. RMP Answer: ...

You can perform up to ____ different incremental backups using the dump/restore utility.

You can perform up to ____ different incremental backups using the dump/restore utility. a. seven b. eight c. nine d. ten Answer: ...

When using the cpio utility, the ____ option causes a new archive to be created.

When using the cpio utility, the ____ option causes a new archive to be created. a. -n b. -c c. -o d. -a Answer: ...

The _ option can be used with the tar command to extract a specified archive.

The _ option can be used with the tar command to extract a specified archive. a. -s b. -e c. -x d. -a Answer: ...

When used with the tar utility, the ____ option causes filenames to be stored in an archive using absolute pathnames.

When used with the tar utility, the ____ option causes filenames to be stored in an archive using absolute pathnames. a. -a b. -b c. -p d. -n Answer:...

The filename extension given to files compressed with bzip2 is

The filename extension given to files compressed with bzip2 is ____. a. .bz b. .bz2 c. .gz d. .Z Answer: ...

The _ option, when used with the gzip command, causes the compression ratio for files that have been compressed to be listed.

The _ option, when used with the gzip command, causes the compression ratio for files that have been compressed to be listed. a. -c b. -f c. -r d. -l Answer:...

If no level of compression is specified, the gzip command assumes the number

If no level of compression is specified, the gzip command assumes the number ____. a. 4 b. 5 c. 6 d. 7 Answer: ...

When used with the uncompress command, the ____ option displays the contents of the compressed file to Standard Output.

When used with the uncompress command, the ____ option displays the contents of the compressed file to Standard Output. a. -c b. -v c. -f d. -r Answer:...

When used with the compress command, the ____ option can be used to compress symbolic links.

When used with the compress command, the ____ option can be used to compress symbolic links. a. -f b. -c c. -v d. -r Answer: ...

The average compression ratio for gzip is _%.

The average compression ratio for gzip is _%. a. 40-50 b. 50-60 c. 60–70 d. 70-80 Answer: ...

The _ command can be used to display the contents of a compressed file.

The _ command can be used to display the contents of a compressed file. a. acat b. zcat c. cat d. ccat Answer: ...

When using the compress utility, each file is renamed with a(n) _ filename extension to indicate that it is compressed.

When using the compress utility, each file is renamed with a(n) _ filename extension to indicate that it is compressed. a. .c c. .cpz b. .cmp d. .Z...

The compression algorithm used by the compress utility has an average compression ratio of ____%

The compression algorithm used by the compress utility has an average compression ratio of ____%. a. 30-40 b. 40–50 c. 50-60 d. 60-70 Answer: ...

Which decision construct, can give you an unlimited number of ??? statements.

Which decision construct, can give you an unlimited number of ??? statements. a. if then b. elif Answer: ...

Users can create their own custom variables, called ??? variables.

Users can create their own custom variables, called ??? variables. a. shell b. user-defined c. environment Answer: ...

A case construct must be ended by

A case construct must be ended by a. ;; b. )) c. esac Answer: ...

The _ command takes user input from stdin and places it in a variable specified by an argument.

The _ command takes user input from stdin and places it in a variable specified by an argument. a. read b. write c. echo Answer: ...

Most commands that are run by the shell are run in a separate subshell, which is created by the current shell.

Most commands that are run by the shell are run in a separate subshell, which is created by the current shell. a. True b. False Answer: ...

The _ environment variable contains a list of directories to search for executable programs.

The _ environment variable contains a list of directories to search for executable programs. a. PWD b. SHELL c. PATH d. HOME Answer: ...

The test statement _ would be used to determine if A is numerically greater than B.

The test statement _ would be used to determine if A is numerically greater than B. a. [ A –g B ] b. [ A –ge B ] c. [ A –gt B ] d. [ A +eq B ] Answer:...

The _ escape sequence represents a form feed.

The _ escape sequence represents a form feed. a. \n b. \f c. /f d. /n Answer: ...

If you have _ permission to a shell script, you can execute the shell script like any other executable program on the system.

If you have _ permission to a shell script, you can execute the shell script like any other executable program on the system. a. read b. write and read c....

The _ environment file is always executed immediately after login for all users on the system, and sets most environment variables, such as HOME and PATH.

The _ environment file is always executed immediately after login for all users on the system, and sets most environment variables, such as HOME and...

To see a list of all exported environment and user-defined variables in the shell, you can use the _ command.

To see a list of all exported environment and user-defined variables in the shell, you can use the _ command. a. env b. set c. setenv d. getenv Answer:...

The _ command could be used to view the contents of the environment variable that represents the BASH shell prompt.

The _ command could be used to view the contents of the environment variable that represents the BASH shell prompt. a. ls $PWD b. echo #PWD c. echo...

To see a list of the environment variables and their current values on a system, you can use the _ command.

To see a list of the environment variables and their current values on a system, you can use the _ command. a. env b. get c. set d. setenv Answer:...

Most configuration files on Linux systems are delimited using _ characters.

Most configuration files on Linux systems are delimited using _ characters. a. tab b. colon c. space d. semicolon Answer: ...

The _ command can be used to extract, manipulate, and format text using pattern-action statements.

The _ command can be used to extract, manipulate, and format text using pattern-action statements. a. sed b. grep c. awk d. nl Answer: ...

The _ command counts the number of lines, words, and characters in a file.

The _ command counts the number of lines, words, and characters in a file. a. pr b. nl c. tr d. wc Answer: ...

You can send the standard output of one command to another command as standard input using the ____ shell metacharacter.

You can send the standard output of one command to another command as standard input using the ____ shell metacharacter. a. < b. | c. > d. # Answer:...

The _ command can be used to replace characters in a file sent via Standard Input.

The ____ command can be used to replace characters in a file sent via Standard Input. a. tr b. rt c. ts d. st Answer: ...

You can redirect a file to the standard input of a command using the ____ metacharacter.

You can redirect a file to the standard input of a command using the ____ metacharacter. a. > b. # c. | d. < Answer: ...

You can use the BASH shell to redirect standard output and standard error from the terminal screen to a file on the filesystem using the ____ shell metacharacter followed by the absolute or relative pathname of the file.

You can use the BASH shell to redirect standard output and standard error from the terminal screen to a file on the filesystem using the ____ shell...

The file descriptor stderr is represented by the number

The file descriptor stderr is represented by the number ____. a. 0 b. 1 c. 2 d. 3 Answer: ...

The file descriptor stdin is represented by the number

The file descriptor stdin is represented by the number ____. a. 0 b. 1 c. 2 d. 3 Answer: ...

How many Serial Attached SCSI hard disks can be connected to a single SCSI controller via serial cables with small serial connectors.

How many Serial Attached SCSI hard disks can be connected to a single SCSI controller via serial cables with small serial connectors. a. 100,000 b....

The ____ file in the /proc directory contains statistics on the performance of the processor.

The ____ file in the /proc directory contains statistics on the performance of the processor. a. cpuinfo b. modules c. kcore d. loadavg Answer: ...

The ____ file in the /proc directory contains a list of memory address ranges reserved for device use.

The ____ file in the /proc directory contains a list of memory address ranges reserved for device use. a. meminfo c. iomem b. ioports d. misc Answer:...

To ensure that Linux has detected the correct amount of RAM in the system after installation, you can view the contents of the ____ file.

To ensure that Linux has detected the correct amount of RAM in the system after installation, you can view the contents of the ____ file. a. /proc/mem b....

To verify hardware settings, you can examine the contents of the ____ directory.

To verify hardware settings, you can examine the contents of the ____ directory. a. /log b. /root c. /proc d. /hw Answer: ...

_ installation log file(s) is/are created by the Fedora installation program.

_ installation log file(s) is/are created by the Fedora installation program. a. One b. Two c. Three d. Four Answer: ...

Some installations fail to place a boot loader on the hard disk properly; this is often the case with large hard disk drives that have over ____ cylinders.

Some installations fail to place a boot loader on the hard disk properly; this is often the case with large hard disk drives that have over ____ cylinders. a....

If a Linux installation ends abnormally and the screen displays a “fatal signal ____” error message, it indicates an error known as a segmentation fault.

If a Linux installation ends abnormally and the screen displays a “fatal signal ____” error message, it indicates an error known as a segmentation fault. a....

Any line in a kickstart file that starts with a(n) ____ symbol is a comment line and is ignored by the installation program.

Any line in a kickstart file that starts with a(n) ____ symbol is a comment line and is ignored by the installation program. a. * b. # c. $ d. % Answer:...

In Fedora Linux, a ____ file is a script file that specifies the choices that you would normally choose when you install the operating system.

In Fedora Linux, a ____ file is a script file that specifies the choices that you would normally choose when you install the operating system. a. setup b....

A Fedora 13 CD installation requires ____ CDs.

A Fedora 13 CD installation requires ____ CDs. a. two b. four c. six d. ten Answer: ...

RAID level ____ is commonly referred to as disk striping with parity.

RAID level ____ is commonly referred to as disk striping with parity. a. 0 b. 1 c. 5 d. 6 Answer: ...

RAID level ____ is often referred to as disk mirroring.

RAID level ____ is often referred to as disk mirroring. a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 Answer: ...

The ____ standard support speeds of up to 80 MB/second.

The ____ standard support speeds of up to 80 MB/second. a. SCSI-3 Ultra2 Wide b. SCSI-2 Wide c. SCSI-3 Ultra d. SCSI-3 Ultra3 Wide Answer: ...

The highest priority SCSI device is given a SCSI ID of

The highest priority SCSI device is given a SCSI ID of ____. a. 1 b. 6 c. 7 d. 15 Answer: ...

Most Parallel SCSI controllers support up to ____ devices.

Most Parallel SCSI controllers support up to ____ devices. a. 12 b. 13 c. 14 d. 15 Answer: ...

Each SCSI device is assigned a unique ID number known as a(n)

Each SCSI device is assigned a unique ID number known as a(n) ____. a. device ID b. target ID c. SCSI number d. SCSI controller Answer: ...

An extended partition can contain many subpartitions called

An extended partition can contain many subpartitions called ____________________. a. logical drives b. extra drives Answer: ...

Each track on a hard disk is divided into ___ of information.

Each track on a hard disk is divided into ____________________ of information. a. sectors b. cylinders Answer: ...

At installation, Fedora Linux creates a symbolic link called __ to the correct device file for your first CD-ROM drive.

At installation, Fedora Linux creates a symbolic link called ____________________ to the correct device file for your first CD-ROM drive. a. /cdrom b....

If you find a corrupted device file, or accidentally delete a device file, the __ command can be used to re-create the device file if you know the type, major, and minor numbers.

If you find a corrupted device file, or accidentally delete a device file, the ____________________ command can be used to re-create the device file...

Which type of hard disk drives typically have faster data transfer speeds, and most systems allow for the connection of more than four such hard disks.

Which type of hard disk drives typically have faster data transfer speeds, and most systems allow for the connection of more than four such hard disks. a....

Device files that represent disks, such as floppy disks, CD-ROMs, DVDs, USB flash drives, and hard disks, are typically (what is the type ?) device files because a fast data transfer rate is preferred.

Device files that represent disks, such as floppy disks, CD-ROMs, DVDs, USB flash drives, and hard disks, are typically (what is the type ?) device...

You can edit the quotas for certain users by using the ____ command.

You can edit the quotas for certain users by using the ____ command. a. edquota b. editquota c. quota d. repquota Answer: ...

To check a filesystem for errors, you can use the ____ command, which can check filesystems of many different types.

To check a filesystem for errors, you can use the ____ command, which can check filesystems of many different types. a. fcheck b. fsc c. fscheck d....

Errors on a filesystem are often referred to as filesystem ____ and are common on most filesystems.

Errors on a filesystem are often referred to as filesystem ____ and are common on most filesystems. a. breaks b. corruption c. degradation d. failures Answer:...

The easiest method for monitoring free space by mounted filesystems is to use the ____ command.

The easiest method for monitoring free space by mounted filesystems is to use the ____ command. a. df b. fs c. dfs d. fd Answer: ...

To create partitions after installation, you can use the ____ command.

To create partitions after installation, you can use the ____ command. a. format b. formatdisk c. fdisk d. partition Answer: ...

Data is read off of hard disks in concentric circles called

Data is read off of hard disks in concentric circles called ____. a. tracks b. blocks c. sectors d. cylinders Answer: ...

Linux requires ____ partition(s) at minimum.

Linux requires ____ partition(s) at minimum. a. one b. two c. three d. four Answer: ...

CD-ROMs typically use the ____ filesystem type.

CD-ROMs typically use the ____ filesystem type. a. ntfs b. ext2 c. iso9660 d. ext3 Answer: ...

To mount all filesystems in the /etc/fstab file that are intended to mount at boot time, you can simply type the ____ command.

To mount all filesystems in the /etc/fstab file that are intended to mount at boot time, you can simply type the ____ command. a. mount -o b. mount...

To format a filesystem with a specified filesystem type, you can use the ____ option with the mkfs command.

To format a filesystem with a specified filesystem type, you can use the ____ option with the mkfs command. a. -t b. -f c. -c d. -o Answer: ...

The _ filesystem contains most of the operating system files.

The ____ filesystem contains most of the operating system files. a. boot b. data c. mnt d. root Answer: ...

The ____ filesystem is used by software programs that write to a CD-RW or DVD-RW drive.

The ____ filesystem is used by software programs that write to a CD-RW or DVD-RW drive. a. ntfs b. udf c. ext2 d. hpfs Answer: ...

If you do not know the type, major, or minor number of a device, you can use the ____ command to re-create the device based on the common name.

If you do not know the type, major, or minor number of a device, you can use the ____ command to re-create the device based on the common name. a. /dev/MAKEDEV...

The _ device file represents the second serial port on the system (COM2).

The ____ device file represents the second serial port on the system (COM2). a. /dev/ttyS0 c. /dev/tty1 b. /dev/tty2 d. /dev/ttyS1 Answer: ...

The _ device file represents the first primary partition on the second IDE hard disk drive (primary slave).

The ____ device file represents the first primary partition on the second IDE hard disk drive (primary slave). a. /dev/hdc1 b. /dev/hdb1 c. /dev/hda1 d....

Devices that transfer data in a character-by-character fashion are referred to as ____ devices.

Devices that transfer data in a character-by-character fashion are referred to as ____ devices. a. text b. block c. character d. binary Answer: ...

A standard set of directories for use by all Linux and UNIX systems, as well as the file and subdirectory contents of each directory.

A standard set of directories for use by all Linux and UNIX systems, as well as the file and subdirectory contents of each directory. a. FHS...

When a user creates a file or directory, that user’s ID and __ becomes the owner and group owner of the file, respectively.

When a user creates a file or directory, that user’s ID and __ becomes the owner and group owner of the file, respectively. a. root’s group ID b. user’s...

The -s option to the ln command create which type of link.

The -s option to the ln command create which type of link. a. hard b. symbolic Answer: ...

The __ command only searches directories that are listed in a special variable called the PATH variable in the current BASH shell.

The __ command only searches directories that are listed in a special variable called the PATH variable in the current BASH shell. a. who b. what c....

When using the find command, which criteria is used to search for files with a size greater than x.

When using the find command, which criteria is used to search for files with a size greater than x. a. -size -x b. -size x c. -size +x Answer: ...

Which special metacharacter specifies the current directory.

Which special metacharacter specifies the current directory. a. / b. ? c. . d. .. Answer: ...

To create a subdirectory, you would use the ___ command

To create a subdirectory, you would use the ________ command a. makedir b. makdir c. mkdir Answer: ...

To set all of the special permissions on a certain file or directory, you can use the command ____, where name is the name of the file or directory.

To set all of the special permissions on a certain file or directory, you can use the command ____, where name is the name of the file or directory. a....

When using the chmod command, the mode rwx can be represented by the number

When using the chmod command, the mode rwx can be represented by the number ____. a. 0 b. 1 c. 7 d. 8 Answer: ...

When using the chmod command for a specific file, the ____ argument would add read permission and remove write permission for the group permissions.

When using the chmod command for a specific file, the ____ argument would add read permission and remove write permission for the group permissions. a....

If a user has ____ permission for a file, they can open, read, and edit the contents of a file.

If a user has ____ permission for a file, they can open, read, and edit the contents of a file. a. write b. execute c. read d. alter Answer: ...

In a file’s mode, if a permission is unavailable, a(n) ____ character replaces its position in the mode.

In a file’s mode, if a permission is unavailable, a(n) ____ character replaces its position in the mode. a. * b. + c. ? d. - Answer: ...

The section of an inode that stores permissions is called the ____ of the file.

The section of an inode that stores permissions is called the ____ of the file. a. tail b. head c. mode d. accessor Answer: ...

The chgrp command takes ____ argument(s) at minimum.

The chgrp command takes ____ argument(s) at minimum. a. one b. two c. three d. four Answer: ...

To create a hard link, you must use the ____ command.

To create a hard link, you must use the ____ command. a. ln b. link c. lnk d. lk Answer: ...

The ____ section of a filesystem is the section that contains information about the file system in general.

The ____ section of a filesystem is the section that contains information about the file system in general. a. inode table b. inode c. data blocks d....

You can see the contents of a certain variable in memory by using the ____ metacharacter with the echo command.

You can see the contents of a certain variable in memory by using the ____ metacharacter with the echo command. a. $ b. * c. & d. # Answer: ...

The fastest method to search for files in the Linux directory tree is to use the ____ command.

The fastest method to search for files in the Linux directory tree is to use the ____ command. a. search b. id c. find d. locate Answer: ...

The ____ command takes a list of arguments specifying the absolute or relative pathnames of files to remove.

The ____ command takes a list of arguments specifying the absolute or relative pathnames of files to remove. a. del b. rm c. remove d. delete Answer:...

Copying a file can be accomplished using the ____ command.

Copying a file can be accomplished using the ____ command. a. copy b. mv c. cp d. cpy Answer: ...

In the FHS, the ____ directory contains most system commands and utilities.

In the FHS, the ____ directory contains most system commands and utilities. a. /usr b. /root c. /bin d. /home Answer: ...

In the FHS, the ____ directory is the root user’s home directory.

In the FHS, the ____ directory is the root user’s home directory. a. /bin b. /home c. /boot d. /ro...

In the FHS, the ____ directory contains the Linux kernel and files used by the boot loader.

In the FHS, the ____ directory contains the Linux kernel and files used by the boot loader. a. /load b. /bin c. /boot d. /mnt Answer: ...

Text wildcards used to ease the searching of specific text information are called

Text wildcards used to ease the searching of specific text information are called a. regular express b. meta text c. regexp This...

In a file listing, the 9 characters following the file type (for example, -rwxr-xr-x) refer to the file's

In a file listing, the 9 characters following the file type (for example, -rwxr-xr-x) refer to the file's _________ a. info b....

Identify the files with filename extensions

Identify the files with filename extensions a. file.ext b. file.my.ext c. cprog.c d. mycpp.cpp f. pic.tiff e....

Identify which symbol in front of a filename makes the file “hidden”

Identify which symbol in front of a filename makes the file “hidden” a. - b. \ c. . d. , Answer:...

When a user with ID tim logs into their Linux system, he is placed in which directory?

When a user with ID tim logs into their Linux system, he is placed in which directory? a. /tim b. /root c. /home/user d. /home/tim e. / Answer:...

When you first open the vi editor, which mode are you placed in.

When you first open the vi editor, which mode are you placed in. a. edit b. command Answer:...

Filenames can include up to ??? characters.

Filenames can include up to ??? characters. a. 100 b. 200 c. 127 d. 255 Answer:...

In Linux, the root directory is represented by which character?

In Linux, the root directory is represented by which character? a. \ b. \: c. / d. /: Answer:...

The ____ editor is functionally analogous to the Windows Wordpad and Notepad editors.

The ____ editor is functionally analogous to the Windows Wordpad and Notepad editors. a. XEmacs b. vi c. Emacs d. gedit Answer:...

The ____ can be used with LISP artificial intelligence programming language and supports hundreds of keyboard functions like the vi editor.

The ____ can be used with LISP artificial intelligence programming language and supports hundreds of keyboard functions like the vi editor. a. Kedit...

Which of the following key combinations, commonly used in the vi editor command mode, displays current line statistics?

Which of the following key combinations, commonly used in the vi editor command mode, displays current line statistics? a. $ b. x c. Ctrl+g d. P A...

The ____ regular expression metacharacter matches 0 or more occurrences of the previous character.

The ____ regular expression metacharacter matches 0 or more occurrences of the previous character. a. * b. ? c. + d. ^ Answer:...

Which is an extended regular expression metacharacter?

Which is an extended regular expression metacharacter? a. . b. [...] c. ^ d. {} Answer: ...

The ____ command displays the last five lines of a text file.

The ____ command displays the last five lines of a text file. a. end -5 b. head -5 c. stop -5 d. tail -5 Answer: ...

To display the contents of a file called data, use the command

To display the contents of a file called data, use the command ____. a. disp data b. ls data c. ls -l data d. cat data Answer: ...

Using wildcard metacharacters, how can one indicate a number is either 1, 2, 3, or 4?

Using wildcard metacharacters, how can one indicate a number is either 1, 2, 3, or 4? a. 1-4 b. [1-4] c. [1234] d. [1,2,3,4] Answer: ...

The ____ command can be used to provide a long listing for each file in a certain directory.

The ____ command can be used to provide a long listing for each file in a certain directory. a. ls -T b. ls -L c. ls -F d. ls -l Answer: ...

The ____ symbol indicates a linked file.

The ____ symbol indicates a linked file. a. @ b. * c. & d. = Answer: ...

To view a list of files and their type, use the ____ switch to the ls command.

To view a list of files and their type, use the ____ switch to the ls command. a. -T b. -L c. -F d. -l Answer: ...

Most files on a Linux system that contain configuration information are ____ files.

Most files on a Linux system that contain configuration information are ____ files. a. system b. directory c. text d. program Answer: ...

If you type enough unique letters of a directory and press ____ key, the BASH shell will find the intended file or directory being specified and fill in the appropriate information.

If you type enough unique letters of a directory and press ____ key, the BASH shell will find the intended file or directory being specified and fill...

To move from the /home/joe/test/data to the /home/joe directory, use the ____ command.

To move from the /home/joe/test/data to the /home/joe directory, use the ____ command. a. cd .. b. cd ../..  c. /home/joe d. cd ./.. Answer: ...

The ____ metacharacter can also be used to refer to the current user's home directory.

The ____ metacharacter can also be used to refer to the current user's home directory. a. ~ b. @ c. & d. # Answer: ...

The _ command will confirm the system directory that you are currently in.

The _ command will confirm the system directory that you are currently in. a. dir b. pwd  c. whereami d. ld Answer: ...

Options and Arguments For A Command

Selecta all that is true for options and arguments for a command  a. options modify the way the command works  b. arguments...

Setting up swap partition

Select the best answers for setting up swap partition            a. half the size of RAM b. same...

To print the current date and time, type the command

To print the current date and time, type the command ____________________. a. date b. c...

__ divides a hard disk into adjacent sections, each of which can contain a separate filesystem used to store data

__ divides a hard disk into adjacent sections, each of which can contain a separate filesystem used to store data a. dividing b. slicing c. partitioning d....

Normally (most common way) Linux requires how many partitions?

Normally (most common way) Linux requires how many partitions? a. One b. Two c. Three d. Fo...

Which is the correct term for the administrator

Which is the correct term for the administrator a. top b. ro...

To find all of the commands that have the word “list” in their name or description, you would type

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....

_ is the metacharacter for command termination.

_ is the metacharacter for command termination. a. \ b. & c. ; d....

The ____ metacharacter indicates background command execution.

The ____ metacharacter indicates background command execution. a. @ b. ^ c. & d....

The command that displays the calendar for the current month is

The command that displays the calendar for the current month is ____. a. date b. cal  c. w d. ...

Which Linux command displays your login name?

Which Linux command displays your login name? a. who b. whoami c. id d....

__ are specific letters that start with a dash (“-“).

__ are specific letters that start with a dash (“-“). a. Arguments b. Options c. Keywords d. Metacharacte...

The shell that is used by default in Linux is the ____ shell.

The shell that is used by default in Linux is the ____ shell. a. BASH  b. root c. gdm d. command li...

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

In Linux, a(n) ____ is used to accept input from the user and pass the input to the kernel for processing. a. processor c. swap memory b. user interface...

The ____ directory contains system commands and utilities.

The ____ directory contains system commands and utilities. a. /opt b. /var c. /boot d. /u...

The ____ file system is compatible with the Windows FAT filesystem.

The ____ file system is compatible with the Windows FAT filesystem. a. ext3 b. REISER c. ext2 d. VF...

The recommended size for the /home directory is ____ per user.

The recommended size for the /home directory is ____ per user. a. 100 MB b. 200 MB c. 500 MB d. 1000 ...

Hard disks can contain a maximum of ____ major partitions.

Hard disks can contain a maximum of ____ major partitions. a. 4 b. 8 c. 16 d. ...

During Linux installation, you need to configure a minimum of ____ user account(s).

During Linux installation, you need to configure a minimum of ____ user account(s). a. one b. two  c. three d. fo...

_ is the most common method of installing Linux.

_ is the most common method of installing Linux. a. Installation from a DVD b. Installation from an NFS server across the network c. Installation from...

Because you need to document so many pieces of hardware and software information, you should create a ____ that contains all important installation information as well as hardware information.

Because you need to document so many pieces of hardware and software information, you should create a ____ that contains all important installation...

The _ is the core component of the Linux operating system.

The _ is the core component of the Linux operating system. a. hardware b. software c. firmware d. kern...

__ consists of the physical components inside a computer that are electrical in nature.

__ consists of the physical components inside a computer that are electrical in nature. a. hardware b. software c. firmwa...

Services that are used on the local computer are referred to as .

Services that are used on the local computer are referred to as . a. server services b. workstation servic...

Which operating system is Linux based on

Which operating system is Linux based on a. the Windows operating system b. the UNIX operating syst...

Software that consists of a series of software components used to control the hardware of your computer is known as

Software that consists of a series of software components used to control the hardware of your computer is known as a. application software b. operating...

Companies and institutions using computers to perform extraordinarily large calculations that would be unsuitable for most computers would employ a(n) ____.

Companies and institutions using computers to perform extraordinarily large calculations that would be unsuitable for most computers would employ a(n)...

A(n) ____ service allows users to post messages in forums.

A(n) ____ service allows users to post messages in forums. a. FTP b. News c. Web d. D...

A(n) ____ service provides an efficient method for transferring files over the Internet.

A(n) ____ service provides an efficient method for transferring files over the Internet. a. FTP  b. DNS c. Web d. Ma...

__ Linux is the most common Linux distribution used today.

__ Linux is the most common Linux distribution used today. a. Red Hat  b. Debian c. Mandrake d. Su...

A ____ is merely a compressed archive of files that usually contain scripts that install the software contents to the correct location on the system.

A ____ is merely a compressed archive of files that usually contain scripts that install the software contents to the correct location on the system. a....

The core component of the GUI in Linux is referred to as ____.

The core component of the GUI in Linux is referred to as ____. a. GNOME b. KDE c. Red Hat d. X Windo...