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Question 1

What is an operating system ?

Answer 1

Software that acts as a middleman between a computer hardware and the computer user.

Question 2

what is Linux?

Answer 2

It is a free and opensource OS.

Question 3

what are some advantages of using Linux?

Answer 3

• free and easy to learn
• widely used in servers
• faster processing
• enhanced security
• community support

Question 4

what are some Linux flavors?

Answer 4

• ubuntu
• Debian
• RHEL
• centos
• Fedora
• open suse

Question 5

what is the super-user account in Linux called ?

Answer 5

root

Question 6

Linux is case sensitive T or F

Answer 6

T

Question 7

what is the core of a Linux system called ?

Answer 7

The kernel

Question 8

what is a file system in Linux ?

Answer 8

A file system in Linux is a method for organizing and managing files on a storage device, like a hard drive or SSD. It determines how data is stored, accessed, and managed.

Question 9

what are some of the directories in a Linux file system and their usage ?

Answer 9

• /boot : contains files used by the boot loader
• /root : This is the root user’s home directory
• /dev : system devices that are attached to the Linux system e.g. speakers, flash drive, disk etc.
• /etc. : contains configuration files
• /bin : contains user commands
• /sbin : contains system commands
• /opt : used for “optional” or third-party software. It stands for “optional” and is designed to hold additional software packages that are not part of the default or standard Linux distribution.
• /proc : contains all files for running processes
• /lib : library files needed by commands and applications.
• /tmp : used for temporary files or files that will be deleted later
• /home : directory of the home user
• /var : contains system logs
• /mnt : used to mount external file systems

Question 10

what does it mean when we say a software is opensource ?

Answer 10

Anyone can inspect, modify or enhance the source code.