Linux History and Evolution Quiz for Beginners: Part 5

Linux History and Evolution Quiz for Beginners: Part 5

1. Which Linux distribution was created by Canonical Ltd.?

• a) Fedora
• b) Debian
• c) Ubuntu
• d) Arch Linux
  Answer: c) Ubuntu

2. What is the purpose of the Linux Standard Base (LSB)?

• a) To standardize file formats across distributions
• b) To define a standard Linux file system layout
• c) To ensure compatibility between Linux distributions
• d) To manage package installations
  Answer: c) To ensure compatibility between Linux distributions

3. Which Linux distribution is known for being highly customizable?

• a) Arch Linux
• b) Ubuntu
• c) Fedora
• d) CentOS
  Answer: a) Arch Linux

4. Which of the following was a key feature of the Linux kernel 3.0 release?

• a) Real-time processing support
• b) Unified block layer for storage
• c) 32-bit processor support
• d) Initial support for the Wayland display server
  Answer: b) Unified block layer for storage

5. What was the primary focus of the Linux 4.x kernel series?

• a) Improved performance on older hardware
• b) Better support for embedded systems
• c) Enhanced security features
• d) Streamlined development process
  Answer: d) Streamlined development process

6. What does "SELinux" stand for?

• a) Secure Enterprise Linux
• b) Security-Enhanced Linux
• c) System Extended Linux
• d) Server Environment Linux
  Answer: b) Security-Enhanced Linux

7. Who developed SELinux?

• a) Red Hat
• b) Canonical
• c) NSA (National Security Agency)
• d) Linus Torvalds
  Answer: c) NSA (National Security Agency)

8. Which Linux distribution is specifically designed for older hardware?

• a) Fedora
• b) Lubuntu
• c) Arch Linux
• d) Debian
  Answer: b) Lubuntu

9. Which Linux kernel version was the first to include the "ext3" file system?

• a) Kernel 2.2
• b) Kernel 2.4
• c) Kernel 2.6
• d) Kernel 3.0
  Answer: b) Kernel 2.4

10. What is the primary role of the "systemd" system and service manager in Linux?

• a) To manage user logins
• b) To manage services and boot processes
• c) To manage file permissions
• d) To handle network connections
  Answer: b) To manage services and boot processes