CompTIA Linux+ Guide to Linux Certification Ch. 1 Review Questions

Every computer consists of physical components and nonphysical components. The nonphysical components of a computer that understand how to work with the physical components are referred to as (a)   .

The operating system software is necessary for a computer to function. True or False?

Answer explanation

True.

Linux is a _________ and ____________ operating system.

(a)  

The core component of the Linux operating system is the Linux kernel. If you were a Linux systems administrator for a company, when would you need to upgrade your Linux kernel? (Choose all that apply.)

Answer explanation

a. when you need to have support in Linux for new hardware c. when you need to increase the stability of Linux.

Which of the following kernels are developmental kernels? (Choose all that apply.)

Answer explanation

a. 3.3.4 b. 3.5.5

A production kernel refers to a kernel whose (a)   .

Many types of software are available today. Which type of software does Linux represent?

Answer explanation

a. Open Source Software

Which of the following are characteristics of Open Source Software? (Choose all that apply.)

Answer explanation

b. The software is developed collaboratively. d. Any bugs are fixed quickly.

To which license does Linux adhere?

Answer explanation

c. GNU General Public License

What are some good reasons for using Linux in a corporate environment? (Choose all that apply.)

Answer explanation

a. Linux software is unlikely to become abandoned by its developers. b. Linux is secure and has a lower total cost of ownership than other operating systems. c. Linux is widely available for many platforms and supports many programming languages.