Linux Operating System: A Complete Linux Guide for Beginners - Linux File System Hierarchy

The video tutorial explains the structure and purpose of various directories in Linux operating systems. It covers the root directory, bin for binaries, dev for devices, etc for system-wide files, lib for libraries, boot for booting files, home for user data, MNT for storage devices, proc for process files, temp for temporary files, USR for user files, VAR for varied files, admin for system binaries, kernel for kernel files, and media for detected devices.

What is the main purpose of the root directory in Linux?

• To manage network configurations

• To store temporary files

• To act as the top-level directory containing all other directories

• To store user-specific files

Which directory contains the binaries required to run the operating system?

• etc

• bin

• dev

• home

What type of files are stored in the dev directory?

• Configuration files

• Device files and drivers

• User data files

• Library files

Where are the booting system required files stored in Linux?

• mnt

• usr

• boot

• lib

What is the primary function of the home directory?

• To store system-wide configuration files

• To store user-specific files and directories

• To store device files

• To store temporary files

Which directory contains process-related files and system logs?

• proc

• temp

• var

• media

What is the purpose of the media directory in modern Linux systems?

• To store user media files

• To automatically detect and manage connected peripherals

• To manage network configurations

• To store system binaries