Linux Operating System Quiz

What are the three main parts of the Linux file system?

• Superblock, Inode area, Data blocks

• Input, Output, Processing

• Kernel, RAM, CPU

• Files, Folders, Documents

Which file type normally contains configuration information?

• Named pipes

• Binary data files

• Text files

• Directory files

What is the maximum number of characters allowed in a Linux file name?

• 255

• 128

• 1024

• 512

What is the base of the Linux file system known as?

• Root folder or '/'

• C: drive

• My Documents

• Program Files

Which subdirectory in Linux contains the executable files of most applications?

• /opt

• /usr

• /lib

• /bin

What is the purpose of the 'root' user in Linux?

• To hold logs and databases

• To run applications for regular users

• To store temporary files

• To make system changes that only an administrator is allowed to make

How are directories separated in the pathname in Linux?

• Forward slashes

• Backward slashes <\>

• Commas

• Colons

What tool in the GNOME desktop is used to locate files and directories in the Linux file system?

• Search for Files

• File Explorer

• Terminal

• Calculator

What is the purpose of the 'tmp' subdirectory in Linux?

• To store temporary files

• To hold system libraries

• To store user files and folders

• To mount devices

Which directory in Linux contains the information for processes?

• /proc

• /dev

• /etc

• /var