Can You Pass This Basic Linux Knowledge Quiz?

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    Which of the following is not a Linux distribution?

    • Getian
    • CentOS
    • Fedora
    • Arch Linux
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Can you pass this basic Linux knowledge quiz? The wide range of Linux operating systems with its dominance on Android smartphones and supercomputers is because its underlying source code can be edited or used for business purposes. This test is based on knowledge of system configuration, security, and many other areas. So, are you ready to take on this quiz?

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  • 2. 
    What programming language was used for the system? - ProProfs

    What programming language was used for the system?

    • Php

    • Python

    • C

    • Ruby on rails

    Correct Answer
    A. C
    Explanation
    The correct answer is C. C is a programming language that is widely used for system programming and low-level development. It is known for its efficiency, speed, and ability to directly manipulate hardware. Many operating systems and embedded systems are written in C due to its close relationship with machine language and its ability to access low-level memory. C is also a popular choice for developing systems software, such as compilers and interpreters.

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  • 3. 
    What is an example of a package management system? - ProProfs

    What is an example of a package management system?

    • Clutter

    • Digia

    • GNOME

    • Dpkg

    Correct Answer
    A. Dpkg
    Explanation
    dpkg is an example of a package management system. Package management systems are used to install, update, and remove software packages on a computer. dpkg is a package management system commonly used in Debian-based Linux distributions such as Ubuntu. It allows users to manage software packages through commands in the terminal, providing a convenient way to install and manage software on the system.

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  • 4. 
    What is the Linux user interface called? - ProProfs

    What is the Linux user interface called?

    • Embedded systems

    • Shell

    • GNOME

    • Digia

    Correct Answer
    A. Shell
    Explanation
    The Linux user interface is called the Shell. The Shell is a command-line interface that allows users to interact with the operating system by typing commands. It provides a way to execute various tasks and manage files and directories. The Shell is an essential component of Linux as it enables users to control and customize their system effectively.

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  • 5. 
    Which of this is not an extensive desktop environment featured in Linux? - ProProfs

    Which of this is not an extensive desktop environment featured in Linux?

    • Cinnamon

    • MATE

    • Unify

    • GNOME

    Correct Answer
    A. Unify
    Explanation
    The given options are Cinnamon, MATE, Unify, and GNOME. Cinnamon, MATE, and GNOME are all extensive desktop environments featured in Linux. However, Unify is not a desktop environment featured in Linux.

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  • 6. 
    Which of these is not an installed components of a Linux system? - ProProfs

    Which of these is not an installed components of a Linux system?

    • Software libraries

    • Software control

    • A bootloader

    • An init program

    Correct Answer
    A. Software control
    Explanation
    Software control is not an installed component of a Linux system. In a Linux system, software control refers to the ability to manage and manipulate software components, such as starting or stopping services, controlling processes, or managing system resources. However, it is not a specific installed component itself, but rather a concept or functionality that is inherent in the overall system design. The other options listed, software libraries, a bootloader, and an init program, are all actual installed components of a Linux system.

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  • 7. 
    What display server protocol was created as a replacement for the X11 protocol? - ProProfs

    What display server protocol was created as a replacement for the X11 protocol?

    • KWin

    • Clutter

    • Mutter

    • Wayland

    Correct Answer
    A. Wayland
    Explanation
    Wayland is the correct answer because it was created as a replacement for the X11 protocol. Wayland is a display server protocol that aims to provide better performance, security, and simplicity compared to X11. It was designed to overcome some of the limitations and inefficiencies of X11 and provide a more modern and streamlined protocol for displaying graphics on Linux-based systems.

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  • 8. 
    When was the Unix operating system implemented? - ProProfs

    When was the Unix operating system implemented?

    • 1973

    • 1969

    • 1976

    • 1971

    Correct Answer
    A. 1969
    Explanation
    Unix operating system was implemented in 1969.

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  • 9. 
    Which of these persons was not involved in the building of the system? - ProProfs

    Which of these persons was not involved in the building of the system?

    • Douglas McIlroy

    • Joe Ossanna

    • Bob Mathews

    • Ken Thompson

    Correct Answer
    A. Bob Mathews
    Explanation
    Bob Mathews was not involved in the building of the system. The other three individuals, Douglas McIlroy, Joe Ossanna, and Ken Thompson, were all involved in the building of the system.

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  • 10. 
    How many windows manger exists for X11? - ProProfs

    How many windows manger exists for X11?

    • Macking

    • Dynamic

    • Stacking

    • Tilling

    Correct Answer
    A. Macking
  • 11. 
    What kind of software is Linux? - ProProfs

    What kind of software is Linux?

    • Closed 

    • Open source

    • Public

    • Proprietary

    Correct Answer
    A. Closed 

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