ITEC 65: OPENSOURCE TECHNOLOGY Quiz

Who is known as the benevolent dictator for life (BDFL) of Python?

• Larry Page

• Guido van Rossum

• Richard Stallman

• Linus Torvalds

Which year saw the release of Python 3.0?

• 2020

• 2017

• 2008

• 2000

Which popular social news site incorporates Python into its infrastructure?

• Instagram

• Reddit

• Spotify

• Netflix

What does the `bool` data type in Python represent?

• Boolean values

• Integers

• Floating-point numbers

• Strings of text

Which operator in Python is used for exponentiation?

• /

• +

• **

• -

• *

What is the primary reason for the rapid development and innovation of Linux?

• Limited developer community

• Collaborative open-source development

• Strict licensing restrictions

• Closed-source nature

Which Linux distribution is known for its stability and focus on free software?

• Ubuntu

• Slackware

• Debian

• Fedora

When was the first Linux distribution, Debian, created?

• 2004

• 1998

• 1993

• 1991

Which Linux distribution is a rolling release distro for experienced users?

• Arch Linux

• Linux Mint

• OpenSUSE

• Ubuntu

What is the primary focus of MX Linux?

• All of the above

• Customization

• Ease of Use

• Performance