Linux Installation and Configuration Quiz

Test your knowledge of Linux admin basics with this quiz. Questions cover commands, file systems, and system configurations.

#1

Which command is used to display the current directory in Linux?

ls
cd
pwd
dir
1 answered
#2

Which file system is used by default in most Linux distributions?

NTFS
FAT32
ext4
HFS+
1 answered
#3

What does the command 'ls -l' do in Linux?

Lists all files and directories in long format
Lists files in the current directory
Deletes files
Displays disk usage
#4

Which directory contains user-specific configuration files in Linux?

/etc
/usr/local
/home
/opt
1 answered
#5

Which command is used to display the contents of a file in Linux?

cat
ls
pwd
grep
1 answered
#6

What does the command 'chmod 755 file.txt' do in Linux?

Changes the file extension
Deletes the file
Changes file permissions to read, write, and execute for owner, and read and execute for group and others
Changes the owner of the file
#7

Which command is used to search for a file in Linux?

locate
search
find
scan
#8

Which partition type is used for the Linux swap space?

ext4
NTFS
SWAP
FAT32
#9

What is the purpose of the 'sudo' command in Linux?

To run a command with elevated privileges
To list files in a directory
To create a new user
To shut down the system
1 answered
#10

Which file is used to configure network interfaces in Linux?

/etc/hosts
/etc/network/interfaces
/etc/resolv.conf
/etc/networks
1 answered
#11

What does the command 'grep' do in Linux?

Searches for a pattern in files
Creates a new directory
Deletes a file
Moves files to trash
#12

What is the purpose of the 'cron' service in Linux?

To manage network connections
To schedule and automate tasks
To monitor system logs
To create user accounts
#13

What is the purpose of the 'dd' command in Linux?

To display disk usage
To create and copy disk images
To delete files
To list system processes
#14

Which command is used to list all currently running processes in Linux?

ps
top
kill
proc

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