Linux and Windows Quiz

Which of the following is a Linux text editor that can be used in the command line?

• nano

• pwd

• ls

• ps

What is the purpose of a RIS (Remote Installation Service)?

• To remotely troubleshoot hardware issues

• To deploy operating systems over a network

• To backup user data

• To encrypt remote connections

What is the primary purpose of Windows Event Viewer?

• To track system logs and troubleshoot errors

• To manage user accounts

• To schedule tasks

• To configure startup programs

Which of the following is an example of multifactor authentication?

• Username and password

• Fingerprint and retina scan

• Smart card and PIN

• Password and security question

Which file extension is commonly associated with Windows installation packages?

• .msi

• .exe

• .zip

• .iso

A user’s computer keeps shutting down unexpectedly. Which hardware component is most likely failing?

• Power supply

• Hard drive

• Graphics card

• Network card

Which protocol is used to securely transfer files over a network?

• FTP

• SFTP

• HTTP

• Telnet

What is the purpose of disk defragmentation?

• To repair bad sectors

• To consolidate fragmented data for improved performance

• To encrypt sensitive files

• To clean up temporary files

What is the primary difference between a differential and an incremental backup?

• Incremental backups copy all files; differential backups copy changed files.

• Incremental backups reset the archive bit; differential backups do not.

Which Windows tool is used to partition and format a drive?

• Device Manager

• Disk Management

• Task Scheduler

• Event Viewer