Linux - Unit 5 Quiz

Which partition table is more modern and versatile, supporting larger capacities and better data integrity?

• Master Boot Record (MBR)

• Filesystem in Userspace (FUSE)

• Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID)

• GUID Partition Table (GPT)

Which command is used to list all Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices connected to the system?

• lspci

• dmidecode

• lsusb

• mkfs

Why is disk partitioning important in Linux systems?

• To complicate the installation process

• To allocate disk space inefficiently

• To enhance system performance and manage files effectively

• To create obstacles in system recovery

What utility is used to inform the operating system kernel about changes made to a disk's partition table.?

• parted

• partprobe

• mkfs

• fdisk

Which command in Linux is used to format a partition with a specific file system?

• partition -f
• format
• diskutil
• mkfs

What is a mount point in Linux?

• A physical storage device

• A logical connection between a directory and a filesystem

• An entry in /var/log/messages

• A file in the /etc/systemd/system directory

Which of the following statements BEST describes the purpose and requirement of a mount point in Linux?

• A mount point is a type of file system in Linux.
• A mount point is a directory where additional file systems are attached in Linux.
• A mount point is a command used to create directories.
• A mount point is a backup location for files in Linux.

Which command is used to grow an XFS file system, specifying a new size for the mount point?

• xfs_info

• xfs_growfs

• xfs_expand

• xfs_resize

Where can mount parameters for a device be found in Linux?

• /var/log/messages

• /etc/systemd/system directory

• /etc/fstab

• /etc/mount

Which command is used to create logical volumes within a volume group in LVM?

• lvresize

• lvcreate

• vgcreate

• pvcreate