Linux: Multiple Choice Quiz

What is Linux?

• A type of hardware

• A proprietary operating system

• An open-source operating system

• A programming language

Who created Linux?

• Dennis Ritchie

• Linus Torvalds

• Ken Thompson

• Richard Stallman

What year was Linux created?

• 1985

• 1991

• 2000

• 1978

What does the term "Linux" typically refer to?

• Only the Linux kernel

• Only the GNU tools

• The Linux kernel and bundled software

• A type of programming language

Which operating system does Android primarily rely on?

• Windows

• Unix

• Linux

• iOS

Why is Linux considered open source?

• It can only be used by companies

• Its source code is freely available and modifiable

• It is owned by Microsoft

• It is used only in academic settings

Which of the following is a major advantage of Linux?

• It is completely free to use

• It cannot run on modern hardware

• It only works with proprietary software

• It has no graphical user interface

What is a Linux distribution?

• A programming language used in Linux

• A variant of Linux that includes different software packages

• A file format used in Linux systems

• A database management system

Which of the following is NOT a Linux distribution?

• Ubuntu

• Windows

• Fedora

• Debian

How does Linux differ from Unix?

• Linux is free and open source, while Unix is proprietary

• Unix was developed after Linux

• Unix is only used for gaming

• Linux and Unix are identical