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    Chapter-2 (File Management)

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    The document provides answers to multiple choice questions about Linux directory structures and commands. It addresses topics such as the directory for installing third party programs (/opt), using the ls command to view directory metadata without file contents (-d option), and commands for copying, renaming, deleting, and navigating files and directories.

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    The document provides answers to multiple choice questions about Linux directory structures and commands. It addresses topics such as the directory for installing third party programs (/opt), using the ls command to view directory metadata without file contents (-d option), and commands for copying, renaming, deleting, and navigating files and directories.

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    Chapter-2 (File Management)

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    The document provides answers to multiple choice questions about Linux directory structures and commands. It addresses topics such as the directory for installing third party programs (/opt), using the ls command to view directory metadata without file contents (-d option), and commands for copying, renaming, deleting, and navigating files and directories.

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    What directory does the Linux FHS set aside specifically for installing third party

    programs?
    A. /usr/bin
    B. /usr
    C. /opt
    D. /usr/sbin
    E. /tmp
    ANSWER: C

    You are looking at a directory that you have not viewed in a long time and need to
    determine which files are actually directories. Which command is the best one to
    use?
    A. mkdir -v
    B. ls
    C. ls -F
    D. ls -i
    E. ll
    ANSWER: C

    You are using the ls command to look at a directory file’s metadata but keep seeing
    metadata for the files within it instead. What command option will rectify this
    situation?
    A. -a
    B. -d
    C. -F
    D. -l
    E. -R
    ANSWER: B

    You have just created an empty directory called MyDir. Which command most likely
    did you use?
    A. mkdir -v MyDir
    B. touch MyDir
    C. cp -R TheDir MyDir
    D. mv -r TheDir MyDir
    E. rmdir MyDir
    ANSWER: A

    A long-time server administrator has left the company, and now you are in charge of
    her system. Her old user account directory tree, /home/Zoe/, has been backed up.
    Which command is the best one to use to quickly remove her files?
    A. cp -R /home/Zoe/ /dev/null/
    B. mv -R /home/zoe/ /dev/null/
    C. rm -Rf /home/Zoe/
    D. rm -ri /home/Zoe/
    E. rm -rI /home/Zoe
    ANSWER: E

    Which directory contains the system kernel?


    A. /etc
    B. /
    C. /boot
    D. /proc
    ANSWER: C

    Which directory contains static, persistent system configuration data?


    A. /etc
    B. /
    C. /boot
    D. /proc
    ANSWER: A

    Which of the following is the system's root directory?


    A. /etc
    B. /
    C. /boot
    D. /proc
    ANSWER: B

    Which directory contains dynamic configuration data, such as FTP and websites?
    A. /var
    B. /usr
    C. /tmp
    D. /run
    ANSWER: A

    Which directory contains dynamic, non-persistent application runtime data?


    A. /var
    B. /usr
    C. /tmp
    D. /run
    ANSWER: D

    Which directory contains installed software programs and libraries?


    A. /var
    B. /usr
    C. /tmp
    D. /run
    ANSWER: B

    Which directory contains the root user’s home directory?


    A. /home
    B. /sbin
    C. /root
    D. /usr
    ANSWER: C

    The /dev directory contains the


    A. device drivers
    B. device files
    C. kernel modules of device drivers
    D. none of the above
    ANSWER: B

    Regular user commands and utilities are stored in


    A. /dev
    B. /usr/bin
    C. /usr/sbin
    D. /tmp
    ANSWER: B

    System administration binaries, for root use, are stored in


    A. /dev
    B. /usr/bin
    C. /usr/sbin
    D. /tmp
    ANSWER: C
    User home directories are located under this directory.
    A. /home
    B. /sbin
    C. /root
    D. /usr
    ANSWER: A

    Under which directory would you expect to find nonessential program files?
    A. /boot
    B. /bin
    C. /sbin
    D. /usr
    ANSWER: D

    Under which directory would you expect to find log files?


    A. /proc
    B. /run
    C. /var
    D. /usr
    ANSWER: C

    Which command enables you to show all files in the current directory so that the
    newest files are listed last?
    A. ls -lRt
    B. ls -lrt
    C. ls -alrt
    D. ls -alr
    ANSWER: C

    Which command enables you to copy hidden files as well as regular files from /home/
    $USER to the current directory?
    A. cp -a /home/$USER .
    B. cp -a /home/$USER/* .
    C. cp -a /home/$USER/. .
    D. cp -a home/$USER. .
    ANSWER: C

    Which command enables you to rename the file myfile to mynewfile?


    A. mv myfile mynewfile
    B. rm myfile mynewfile
    C. rn myfile mynewfile
    D. ren myfile mynewfile
    ANSWER: A

    The _________ command displays the full path name of the current location.
    A. cd
    B. ls
    C. pwd
    D. touch
    ANSWER: C

    A/An _________ is a fully qualified name, beginning at the root (/) directory and
    specifying each subdirectory traversed to reach and uniquely represent a single
    file.
    A. absolute path
    B. relative path
    C. pwd
    D. none of the above
    ANSWER: A
    A/An _________ identifies a unique file, specifying only the path necessary to
    reach the file from the working directory.
    A. absolute path
    B. relative path
    C. pwd
    D. none of the above
    ANSWER: B

    Which command enables you to list the current user's home directory (long format)
    in simplest syntax, when it is not the current location.
    A. ls -l ~
    B. ls -al
    C. ls -cl
    D. ls -il
    ANSWER: A

    Which command enables you to list the current location (long format) with hidden
    files.
    A. ls -l ~
    B. ls -al
    C. ls -cl
    D. ls -il
    ANSWER: B

    Which command enables you to show the contents of the current directory, in
    addition to all of its subdirectories.
    A. ls -l
    B. ls -a
    C. ls -d
    D. ls -R
    ANSWER: D

    Which command enables you to return to the current user's home directory.
    A. cd -
    B. cd ..
    C. cd ../..
    D. cd
    ANSWER: D

    Which command enables you to return to the most previous working directory.
    A. cd -
    B. cd ..
    C. cd ../..
    D. cd
    ANSWER: A

    Which command enables you to move up two levels from the current location.
    A. cd -
    B. cd ..
    C. cd ../..
    D. cd
    ANSWER: C

    Which command enables you to move up to the parent of the current location.
    A. cd -
    B. cd ..
    C. cd ../..
    D. cd
    ANSWER: B

    Which command enables you to move to the binaries location, from any current
    location.
    A. cd /bin
    B. cd bin
    C. cd
    D. cd .
    ANSWER: A

    Which command enables you to move to the binaries location, from the root
    directory.
    A. cd /bin
    B. cd bin
    C. cd
    D. cd .
    ANSWER: B

    The _________ command renames files in the same directory, or relocates files to a
    new directory.
    A. ren
    B. rm
    C. rn
    D. mv
    ANSWER: D

    What command enables you to display a list of current directory contents, where the
    newest files are listed first?
    A. ls -lRt
    B. ls -lrt
    C. ls -alrt
    D. ls -alt
    ANSWER: D

    Which command enables you to wipe an entire directory structure, including all of
    its contents?
    A. rm -i /directory
    B. rm -d /directory
    C. rm -rf /directory
    D. rm /directory
    ANSWER: C

    How would you copy all files that have a name that starts with a, b, or c from the
    directory /etc to your current directory?
    A. cp /etc/[abc]* .
    B. cp /etc/[abc]? .
    C. cp /etc/[abc]? ~
    D. cp /etc/[abc]* ~
    ANSWER: A

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