ITEC 65: OPENSOURCE TECHNOLOGY Quiz

Who is the Finnish student that created the Linux kernel?

• Bill Gates

• Linus Torvalds

• Richard Stallman

• Steve Jobs

In which year was the Linux kernel re-licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL)?

• 1992

• 1991

• 1993

• 1994

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

• Slackware

• Debian

• Ubuntu

• Red Hat Linux

When was the first Linux distribution, Debian, created?

• 1991

• 1993

• 1992

• 1994

Which major companies began showing significant support for Linux in 1998?

• Apple and Microsoft

• IBM and Compaq

• Google and Facebook

• Amazon and Oracle

What is the official Linux mascot?

• Dolphin

• Penguin

• Tiger

• Elephant

Which Linux distribution is known for its lightweight design and efficiency for older computers?

• Ubuntu

• Fedora

• MX Linux

• Arch Linux

When was Ubuntu, a beginner-friendly distro, launched?

• 2004

• 2002

• 2006

• 2000

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

• OpenSUSE

• Fedora

• Arch Linux

• Linux Mint

In which year did Android, a mobile operating system based on the Linux kernel, gain popularity on smartphones?

• 1990s

• 2010s

• 1980s

• 2000s