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Linux System Security Configuration Quiz

#1

Which of the following commands is used to change the ownership of a file in Linux?

chown
Explanation

Changes file ownership in Linux.

#2

What does the acronym 'SSH' stand for in Linux?

Secure Shell
Explanation

Secure Shell is a network protocol for secure communication.

#3

Which command is used to display the current date and time in Linux?

date
Explanation

date displays the current date and time in Linux.

#4

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

To change a user's password
Explanation

passwd changes a user's password in Linux.

#5

Which command is used to find files in Linux based on various criteria such as name, size, or permissions?

find
Explanation

find locates files based on specified criteria in Linux.

#6

Which of the following is a correct statement regarding 'sudo' in Linux?

It is used to execute a command with elevated privileges
Explanation

sudo grants elevated privileges for command execution.

#7

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

To configure network firewall rules
Explanation

iptables configures network firewall rules in Linux.

#8

Which file contains user-specific shell initialization commands in Linux?

.bashrc
Explanation

.bashrc contains user-specific shell initialization commands.

#9

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

To configure default file permissions
Explanation

umask configures default file permissions in Linux.

#10

Which command is used to compress files in Linux?

gzip
Explanation

gzip compresses files in Linux.

#11

What is SELinux ('Security-Enhanced Linux')?

A mandatory access control mechanism
Explanation

SELinux is a mandatory access control mechanism in Linux.

#12

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

A long listing format of files and directories
Explanation

ls -l displays files and directories in a long listing format.

#13

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

Monitors user activity and system events
Explanation

auditd monitors user activity and system events in Linux.

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