ITST 305 NA Review Quiz

What is the role of the Linux kernel?

• Provides a graphical interface

• Handles hardware and system resources

• Organizes user documents

• Functions as a file manager

Which of the following is NOT a function of GNU utilities?

• Managing files

• Controlling hardware

• Processing text

• Automating tasks

What type of files are stored in the /etc directory?

• Configuration files

• Log files

What is the main function of a package manager?

• Prevents security threats

• Installs, updates, and removes software

• Modifies text documents

• Controls active programs

Which command is used to display currently running processes?

• systemctl

• ls

• ps

• tar

What is the function of the tar command?

• Permanently delete files

• Create and manage file archives

• Rename files

• Modify file permissions

Which command extracts a .tar archive to a designated directory?

• tar -cf /targetdir archive.tar

• tar -tvf archive.tar

• tar -xvf archive.tar -C /targetdir

• tar -uvf archive.tar

Why is mounting necessary in Linux file systems?

• It organizes files across different locations

• It enhances system performance

• It prevents file deletion

• It automatically creates backups

Which command displays all currently mounted devices in Linux?

• ls

• df -Th

• mkdir

• pwd

Which command is used to move a file from one directory to another?

• cp

• mv

• ls

• D) rm