Linux Master 2022
What is the preferred source for the installation of new applications?
A retail store
The vendor's website
The distribution's package repository
A CD-ROM disk
The vendor's version mana
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Linux Master 2022
What is the preferred source for the installation of new applications?
A retail store
The vendor's website
The distribution's package repository
A CD-ROM disk
The vendor's version management system Correct Answer: C
Which of the following is NOT a Linux distro?
Ubuntu
OS X
Fedora
Debian Correct Answer: B
Which of the following operating systems is Linux based on?
Windows
OS X
Unix
Symbian Correct Answer: C
Which of the following is TRUE about open source software?
It is always free
It is a prominent example of open collaboration
It is more secure than closed source software
There is no support for open source software Correct Answer: B
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the Linux distribution life cycle?
Linux distros are always short term releases
Most of the release schedules are publicly announced months or years in advance
Some developers come up with catchy names for versions
The final-release version is considered to be the stable version Correct Answer: A
Which of the following is an example of embedded Linux?
Red Hat Linux
Fedora
Linux Mint
Android Correct Answer: D
What does HCL mean?
Hardware Cipher Lifecycle
Hardware Computer License
Hardware Compatibility List
Hardware Cache Linux Correct Answer: C
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
Linux is better than Windows and Mac OS
Each of the major OS have their own strengths and weaknesses
Linux has the biggest market share compared to Windows and Mac OS
There is really no difference between Linux, Windows, and Mac OS Correct Answer: B
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
An installer disk is always used to install Linux
Developers usually host their distro's installer on their website
Most distros are free to download and install
Installers are usually packaged as ISO files which can be burned to optical discs or made into bootable USBs Correct Answer: A
What type of multitasking does Linux use?
Preemptive
Cooperative
Multi-user
Single-user Correct Answer: A
True or False: Some televisions can run Linux.
True
False Correct Answer: A
Which of the following BEST describes open source software?
Open source software is released under a license in which the copyright holder grants users the rights to study, change, and distribute the software to anyone and for any purpose
The source code of open source software is available for inspection only
Open source software is usually developed by private developers
Open source software does not need a license Correct Answer: A
GPL stands for:
German Propulsion Lab
Great Programmers Legion
General Public License
General Private License Correct Answer: C
The heightened value proposition of open source software compared to proprietary software include the following EXCEPT:
Security
Popularity
Interoperability
Localization Correct Answer: B
There is absolutely no cost in acquiring and maintaining open source software.
True
False Correct Answer: B
Linux users normally download and install applications from the applications' websites.
True
False Correct Answer: B
Software packages specially compiled for a specific Linux distro and version are contained in:
Depositories
Definitive media libraries
Repositories
Public libraries Correct Answer: C
The following are examples of popular package formats except:
.deb
.rpm
.tar
.exe Correct Answer: D
Software packages are compiled for compatibility with any version of a specific Linux distro.
True
False Correct Answer: B
Which package format is used by Ubuntu?
.deb
.rpm
.tar
.tgz Correct Answer: A
Linux distros ship with their own repositories pre-configured but you can also add other repositories to the system.
True
False Correct Answer: A
GUI stands for
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