by alex
Linux, the open-source operating system, has revolutionized the way we interact with technology, offering flexibility, security, and a robust environment for both developers and users. This quiz is designed to challenge your knowledge of Linux, covering a range of topics from basic commands to advanced system administration. Whether you’re a seasoned sysadmin or a curious beginner, this quiz will test your skills and deepen your understanding of Linux. Good luck, and may your command line be ever efficient!
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Linux Quiz Questions Overview
1. Which command is used to list the contents of a directory in Linux?
ls
cd
mkdir
rm
2. What is the purpose of the ‘chmod’ command?
Change file permissions
Change file ownership
Create a new directory
Delete a file
3. Which file stores user account information in Linux?
/etc/passwd
/etc/shadow
/etc/group
/etc/hosts
4. What does the ‘grep’ command do?
Search for patterns in files
Display disk usage
Copy files
Change file ownership
5. Which command is used to display the current working directory?
pwd
ls
cd
mv
6. What is the default shell in most Linux distributions?
bash
zsh
fish
tcsh
7. Which command is used to check the disk space usage in Linux?
df
du
free
top
8. What does the ‘sudo’ command do?
Execute a command with superuser privileges
Switch to another user
Stop a running process
Display system information
9. Which file contains the list of repositories in Debian-based systems?
/etc/apt/sources.list
/etc/yum.conf
/etc/pacman.conf
/etc/zypp/repos.d
10. What is the purpose of the ‘man’ command?
Display the manual pages for commands
Manage user accounts
Monitor system processes
Compile source code
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