Mastering Linux Fundamentals: An Interview Prep Quiz Quiz

1. What is Linux?

   Who developed Linux and what type of operating system is it?

   1. A. Bill Gates developed Linux, a proprietary operating system.
   2. B. Steve Jobs developed Linux, a commercial operating system.
   3. C. Linus Torvalds developed Linux, a Unix-like, free, open-source, and kernel operating system.
   4. D. Dennis Ritchie developed Linux, a closed-source operating system.
   5. E. Ken Thompson developt Linux, a open-source OS.

2. Basic Features of Linux OS

   Which of the following is NOT a basic feature of the Linux operating system?

   1. A. Linux is free and easily available.
   2. B. It is less secure than other operating systems.
   3. C. Linux has its personal software repository.
   4. D. It offers CLI and GUI.
   5. E. It supports different language keyboards.

3. Linux Distros

   Which of the following is a commonly used Linux distribution or 'distro'?

   1. A. MacOS
   2. B. Ubuntu
   3. C. Windows
   4. D. iOS
   5. E. Android

4. Linux vs. Windows

   What is the primary difference between Linux and Windows regarding their source code?

   1. A. Both are free and open-source.
   2. B. Both are non-free and not open-source.
   3. C. Linux is free and open-source, while Windows is not open-source and is free to use.
   4. D. Linux is not open-source and is free to use, while Windows is free and open-source.
   5. E. Linux is free and open-source, while Windows is not open-source and is not free to use.

5. Basic Components of Linux

   Which of the following is the core part of the Linux operating system that acts as a bridge between hardware and software?

   1. A. Shell
   2. B. GUI
   3. C. Application programs
   4. D. Kernel
   5. E. System Utillities

6. File Permissions in Linux

   Which file permission in Linux allows users to open and modify files?

   1. A. Read
   2. B. Right
   3. C. Execute
   4. D. Write
   5. E. Erase

7. Linux Kernel Editing

   Under which license is the Linux kernel released, making it legally editable?

   1. A. MIT License
   2. B. BSD License
   3. C. Apache License
   4. D. GPL (General Public License)
   5. E. Proprietary License

8. Explain LILO

   What is LILO in Linux, and what is its function?

   1. A. A text editor used for configuration files.
   2. B. A command-line interface.
   3. C. A Linux Boot loader that loads the operating system into memory and starts the execution.
   4. D. A type of file system.
   5. E. A system monitoring tool.

9. Shell in Linux

   Which of the following shells is the default shell for Linux?

   1. A. csh (C Shell)
   2. B. ksh (Korn Shell)
   3. C. zsh (Z Shell)
   4. D. bash (Bourne Again Shell)
   5. E. Fish (Friendly Interactive Shell)

10. Root Account

    What is the role of the root account in Linux?

    1. A. An ordinary user account.
    2. B. A guest account with limited privileges.
    3. C. The user's personal account.
    4. D. The system administrator account that provides complete system control.
    5. E. A temporary account for troubleshooting.

11. CLI and GUI in Linux

    What does CLI stand for in Linux, and what is its primary function?

    1. A. Common Line Interface, used for basic tasks.
    2. B. Command Line Interface, takes input as a command and runs the tasks of the system.
    3. C. Graphical User Interface, used for visual tasks.
    4. D. Central Linux Interface, manages system resources.
    5. E. Critical Linux Instructions, provides core system commands.

12. Swap Space

    What is the purpose of swap space in Linux?

    1. A. To store frequently accessed files for faster access.
    2. B. To expand RAM by holding concurrently running programs temporarily.
    3. C. To store system logs.
    4. D. To store user data.
    5. E. To store the kernel image.

13. Hard Links vs. Soft Links

    Which type of link in Linux includes the original file location?

    1. A. Heart Links
    2. B. Hard Links
    3. C. Smart Links
    4. D. Soft Links
    5. E. Direct Links

14. Symbolic Link Creation

    Which command is used to create a symbolic link in Linux?

    1. A. link
    2. B. symlink
    3. C. ln -h
    4. D. ln -s
    5. E. mklink

15. Standard Streams

    In Linux, what are the three standard streams for output and input?

    1. A. Input, Output, and Error
    2. B. Stdin, stdout, and stderr
    3. C. Read, Write, and Execute
    4. D. System in, System out, and System error
    5. E. Device in, Device out, and Device error