Linux History and Evolution Quiz for Beginners: Part 1

Linux History and Evolution Quiz for Beginners: Part 1

1. Who is considered the creator of Linux?

• a) Richard Stallman
• b) Linus Torvalds
• c) Dennis Ritchie
• d) Ken Thompson
  Answer: b) Linus Torvalds

2. In which year was Linux first released?

• a) 1989
• b) 1991
• c) 1993
• d) 1995
  Answer: b) 1991

3. What was the name of the first Linux kernel version?

• a) Kernel 0.01
• b) Kernel 1.0
• c) Kernel 2.0
• d) Kernel 0.1
  Answer: a) Kernel 0.01

4. What inspired Linus Torvalds to create Linux?

• a) Windows OS
• b) Mac OS
• c) UNIX
• d) MS-DOS
  Answer: c) UNIX

5. Which operating system heavily influenced the development of Linux?

• a) Solaris
• b) UNIX
• c) FreeBSD
• d) Windows NT
  Answer: b) UNIX

6. What is the name of the famous message Linus Torvalds sent when he first announced Linux?

• a) "Just for Fun"
• b) "Hello World"
• c) "Linux is Born"
• d) "Free OS Announcement"
  Answer: a) "Just for Fun"

7. What was the main reason Linus Torvalds created Linux?

• a) To create a commercial operating system
• b) To have a free, personal operating system
• c) To compete with Microsoft
• d) To create a gaming platform
  Answer: b) To have a free, personal operating system

8. What license is Linux distributed under?

• a) BSD License
• b) MIT License
• c) GNU General Public License (GPL)
• d) Apache License
  Answer: c) GNU General Public License (GPL)

9. Which organization was founded to support the Linux community?

• a) Linux Foundation
• b) Free Software Foundation
• c) Open Source Initiative
• d) Electronic Frontier Foundation
  Answer: a) Linux Foundation

10. What is the mascot of Linux?

• a) A penguin
• b) A fox
• c) A gnu
• d) A dragon
  Answer: a) A penguin