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The FileSystem Quizz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the purpose of the superblock in the Linux file system?

a)

It stores actual file data

b)

It controls the whole file system and contains metadata about its structure

c)

It holds a list of all users in the system

d)

It contains a list of all executable files

2.

In Linux, what does an inode store?

a)

File contents

b)

File metadata such as permissions, owner, and location on disk

c)

A list of executable files

d)

System logs

3.

Which Linux directory stores system configuration files?

a)

/bin

b)

/etc

c)

/dev

d)

/home

4.

What is the root directory in Linux?

a)

A folder that contains only user data

b)

The top-level directory in the Linux file system

c)

A directory used only for system binaries

d)

The default user directory

5.

Which file type in Linux represents system devices such as hard drives?

a)

Text files

b)

Special device files

c)

Binary data files

d)

Executable program files

6.

What is the absolute path of a file?

a)

A path that always starts from the root directory ( / )

b)

A path that starts from the current directory

c)

A path that changes depending on the working directory

d)

A path that only exists in temporary memory

7.

In Linux, what is the home directory of the root user?

a)

/home/root

b)

/usr/root

c)

/root

d)

/etc/root

8.

Which command is used to view hidden files in a Linux directory?

a)

ls -h

b)

ls -a

c)

ls -l

d)

ls -s

9.

What is the function of the /var directory?

a)

Stores system logs, databases, and other variable files

b)

Holds system binaries

c)

Stores removable devices such as USB drives

d)

Contains user home directories

10.

Which directory contains the executable files for most applications in Linux?

a)

/usr

b)

/bin

c)

/dev

d)

/mnt

11.

The (a)   is responsible for controlling the whole Linux file system and contains information about its size and structure.

12.

A (a)   is a special structure that stores information about a file, such as its permissions, owner, and location on disk.

13.

The base of the Linux file system is known as the (a)   directory, represented by /.

14.

The /home directory contains (a)   files and folders, storing personal documents, pictures, and other data.

15.

The (a)   directory contains system logs, databases, and variable data

16.

The (a)   directory is used for mounting external devices such as USB drives and DVDs.

17.

Files that begin with a (a)   are considered hidden files in Linux

18.

The absolute pathname of a file always begins with the (a)   directory

19.

The (a)   directory contains binary applications and executable files needed for system operations.

20.

In Linux, (a)   is a special user account with full system privileges.