CS 305 Final Flashcards
(42 cards)
Where are most applications and commands stored in a Linux system?
/usr
Which directory holds the home directories for all users, typically named after their usernames?
/home
What is the purpose of the /dev directory in Linux?
Containing device files representing hardware
Which directory is often useful for investigations, storing e-mail accounts, and spooling print jobs?
/var
Where are hashed passwords for the local system stored on a Linux system?
/etc/shadow
What does the /etc/exports file in Linux contain?
File systems exported to remote hosts
Which system file holds information about user logon and logoff history?
/var/log/wtmp
What is the primary purpose of the /etc/group file in Linux?
Listing group memberships for the local system
What is the purpose of the shadow password file in Linux?
It holds hashed passwords securely.
What is the main purpose of UNIX distributions?
To create a single, unified operating system
Which of the following is not a UNIX distribution?
Ubuntu
What is the primary function of the kernel in a Linux operating system?
Managing memory
Who is the inventor of Linux and maintains the official kernel?
Linus Torvalds
How many main jobs does the kernel have?
4
What do device drivers in the kernel do?
Mediate between hardware and processes
Which command is used to check the kernel version in Linux?
uname -a
In Linux, what can wrong capitalization of commands lead to?
Rejection of commands as incorrect
In the /usr directory, what does the bin subdirectory contain?
Binary files required at boot time
Where are most system configuration files stored in a Linux system?
/etc
What is the purpose of the /dev directory in Linux?
Containing device files representing hardware
Where are most applications and commands stored in a Linux system?
/usr
Which directory holds the home directories for all users, typically named after their usernames?
/home
Which directory is often useful for investigations, storing e-mail accounts, and spooling print jobs?
/var
Where are hashed passwords for the local system stored on a Linux system?
/etc/shadow
