Linux Chapter 3 Review

What three partitions should you create to keep logs or extra large user files from taking all the disk space?

• /opt

• /home

• /var

• /bin

• /etc

Why must the /etc , /bin , /sbin , /lib , and /dev directories all be on the same partition?

• It is only necessary for /etc and /bin to be on the same partition.
• Each directory serves a different purpose and does not need to be together.
• They can be on different partitions without affecting system performance.
• These directories have system configuration files that are necessary for Linux to function properly.

What file system is similar to ext3, but includes newer features that reduce file fragmentation and allows for larger volumes and files?

• ext4
• ext2
• xfs
• btrfs

What command extracts and writes the ISO file to a USB drive? (this on a existing Linux system)

• mkfs

• dd

• cp

• shred

If your system does not have an integrated management interface, what two network protocols will allow you to remotely access it?

• HTTPS, SMB

• SNMP, ICMP
• SSH, VNC

• FTP, HTTP

What three partitions should you create to keep logs or extra large user files from taking all the disk space?

• /var

• /bin

• /home

• /opt

• /etc

What is an ISO image?

• An ISO image is a file that contains an exact copy of a file system, typically used for distributing software or creating backups.
• An ISO image is a format used for video files.
• An ISO image is a software application for editing files.
• An ISO image is a type of physical storage device.

What partition functions as virtual memory for a Linux system?

• Swap partition or swap file
• Boot partition
• Home partition
• Root partition

What command can be used to view the current locale settings for
dates and times?

• echo LC_TIME

• echo TIME

• echo $LC_TIME

• echo LC

Which environment variable defines all locale settings at once while allowing further individual customization via the LC_* settings?

• LC_ALL
• LANGUAGE
• LC_MESSAGES
• LANG=C