Practice Quiz #2

Question 1

Which of the following programs is most likely to be installed and regularly used on a desktop computer that runs Linux?
A. Postfix
B. BIND
C. Evolution
D. Apache
E. Android

Answer 1

C. Evolution

Question 2

True or False: Linux servers require that GUI must be installed.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

True or False: One reason for the widespread popularity of Linux as a server is because Linux is extremely stable. Simply put, a Linux server rarely crashes.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

True or False: Anyone can download and modify the Linux kernel source code.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Linux implements a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ design.
A. minikernel
B. monokernel
C. microkernel
D. monolithic kernel

Answer 5

D. monolithic kernel

Question 6

True or False: The Linux kernel is derived from the BSD kernel.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

True or False: Linux is a “killer app” that runs on Windows.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Linux kernel?
A. Creating menus in the GUI
B. Allocating CPU time
C. Controlling access to the hard drive
D. Enabling programs to use the network
E. Allocating memory.

Answer 8

A. Creating menus in the GUI

Question 9

A common security problem with Microsoft Windows that is essentially non-existent on Linux is _____.
A. password cracking
B. untrustworthy users
C. break-ins involving misconfigured servers
D. viruses

Answer 9

D. viruses

Question 10

What type of multitasking does Linux use?

Answer 10

Preemptive

Question 11

True or False: If you login into Linux in GUI mode, you cannot access Command Line Interface during that session.

Answer 11

False

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of an embedded Linux OS?
A. Android
B. CentOS
C. SUSE
D. Debian
E. Fedora

Answer 12

A. Android

Question 13

Which of the following is characteristic of all open Source Software?
A. The software must be written in an interpretive language that requires no compiling.
B. Users are permitted to redistribute altered versions of the original software.
C. It must be distributed with both source code and executable binary.
D. The softtware cannot be sold for a profit; it must be distributed free of charge
E. The software was originally written at a college or university.

Answer 13

B. Users are permitted to redistribute altered versions of the original software.

Question 14

Which of the following is a notable difference between Linux and Mac OS X?
A. Linux relies heavily on BSD software, whereas OS X uses no BSD software.
B. Linux supports command Line Interface, whereas OS X is GUI only.
C. Linux’s GUI is based on the X-Window system, where OS X is not.
D. Linux can run common GNU programs whereas OS X cannot.

Answer 14

C. Linux’s GUI is based on the X-Window system, where OS X is not.

Question 15

If you are going to install Linux on a 32-bit CPU, then you must use the \_\_\_\_ version of your distribution.
A. PPC
B. x86
C. Cinnamon
D. Mate
E. x86-84

Answer 15

B. x86

Question 16

The author of the LPI Linux Essentials Certification Exam Guide textbook, says his favorite distribution of Linux is \_\_\_\_\_.
A. Red Hat
B. SUSE
C. Mint
D. Fedora
E. Ubuntu

Answer 16

B. SUSE