Choosing a Distribution Linux quiz Part : 2

Choosing a Distribution Linux quiz  Part : 2

1. What is the main purpose of the "home" partition in a Linux installation?

• a) It stores system files and configuration
• b) It stores personal user files and settings
• c) It is reserved for the swap area
• d) It is used for backup
  Answer: b) It stores personal user files and settings

2. When installing Linux on a UEFI system, which partition type is necessary?

• a) Swap partition
• b) /home partition
• c) EFI system partition (ESP)
• d) /var partition
  Answer: c) EFI system partition (ESP)

3. What is the first step in preparing a computer for dual-booting Linux with Windows?

• a) Create a bootable Linux USB
• b) Uninstall Windows
• c) Disable the internet connection
• d) Download software updates
  Answer: a) Create a bootable Linux USB

4. Which tool is often used in Linux to manage disk partitions during installation?

• a) GParted
• b) Notepad
• c) Disk Defragmenter
• d) Task Manager
  Answer: a) GParted

5. What should you do before starting the installation of Linux in a dual-boot configuration with Windows?

• a) Uninstall all software
• b) Back up important data
• c) Install Linux updates
• d) Disable the Windows firewall
  Answer: b) Back up important data

6. What is the purpose of a Live CD/USB in the installation process of Linux?

• a) To install Linux permanently on the hard drive
• b) To provide a test environment that runs directly from the CD/USB without installation
• c) To update the BIOS
• d) To format the hard drive
  Answer: b) To provide a test environment that runs directly from the CD/USB without installation

7. Which file system is most commonly used in Linux for the root partition?

• a) FAT32
• b) NTFS
• c) ext4
• d) HFS+
  Answer: c) ext4

8. What does the "mount point" refer to during Linux installation?

• a) The location where the operating system will be installed
• b) A virtual directory that represents a physical storage device
• c) The name of the bootloader
• d) The default user account
  Answer: b) A virtual directory that represents a physical storage device

9. What does "dual-boot" allow you to do?

• a) Run two operating systems at the same time
• b) Choose between two operating systems at startup
• c) Install two different versions of the same operating system
• d) Backup your entire system
  Answer: b) Choose between two operating systems at startup

10. What is the main reason to use a virtual machine for installing Linux?

• a) To test software without affecting the host system
• b) To increase the performance of the operating system
• c) To improve gaming experience
• d) To develop mobile apps
  Answer: a) To test software without affecting the host system