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Linux Installation and Configuration Quiz

#1

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

pwd
Explanation

Prints working directory.

#2

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

ext4
Explanation

Fourth extended file system.

#3

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

Lists all files and directories in long format
Explanation

Long listing format.

#4

Which directory contains user-specific configuration files in Linux?

/home
Explanation

User home directory.

#5

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

cat
Explanation

Concatenate files and display on standard output.

#6

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

Changes file permissions to read, write, and execute for owner, and read and execute for group and others
Explanation

Sets file permissions.

#7

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

find
Explanation

Finds files.

#8

Which partition type is used for the Linux swap space?

SWAP
Explanation

Special type of partition.

#9

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

To run a command with elevated privileges
Explanation

Executes command as superuser.

#10

Which file is used to configure network interfaces in Linux?

/etc/network/interfaces
Explanation

Configuration file for network interfaces.

#11

What does the command 'grep' do in Linux?

Searches for a pattern in files
Explanation

Searches for patterns.

#12

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

To schedule and automate tasks
Explanation

Task scheduler.

#13

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

To create and copy disk images
Explanation

Disk copying utility.

#14

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

ps
Explanation

Process status.

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