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Linux History and Evolution Quiz for Beginners: Part 8

Linux History and Evolution Quiz for Beginners: Part 8

1. Which distribution is known for creating the first live CD that allows users to boot into a fully functional Linux environment without installation?

  • a) Red Hat
  • b) Debian
  • c) KNOPPIX
  • d) Arch Linux
    Answer: c) KNOPPIX

2. What is the primary function of the "bash" shell in Linux?

  • a) To manage user interfaces
  • b) To handle disk operations
  • c) To interpret and execute commands
  • d) To control network services
    Answer: c) To interpret and execute commands

3. What is the name of the first commercial Linux distribution?

  • a) SUSE Linux
  • b) Red Hat Linux
  • c) Mandrake Linux
  • d) Slackware Linux
    Answer: b) Red Hat Linux

4. What does the "GPL" in GNU GPL stand for?

  • a) General Public License
  • b) Global Programming Language
  • c) General Purpose License
  • d) GNU Public License
    Answer: a) General Public License

5. Which Linux distribution is designed for building custom operating systems using source code?

  • a) Gentoo
  • b) Fedora
  • c) CentOS
  • d) Ubuntu
    Answer: a) Gentoo

6. What is the primary function of the Linux kernel’s "inode" structure?

  • a) To manage process IDs
  • b) To store metadata about files
  • c) To handle network protocols
  • d) To manage user permissions
    Answer: b) To store metadata about files

7. Which Linux distribution is known for using the "deb" package format?

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

8. What was the primary motivation behind the creation of systemd?

  • a) To improve boot time and system performance
  • b) To replace the ext file system
  • c) To enhance security features
  • d) To manage user accounts more efficiently
    Answer: a) To improve boot time and system performance

9. Which Linux distribution was originally a fork of Red Hat Linux?

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

10. What is the primary role of the "swap" space in Linux?

  • a) To store temporary files
  • b) To extend RAM by using disk space
  • c) To manage network packets
  • d) To handle file permissions
    Answer: b) To extend RAM by using disk space

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