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Linux Basics Aptitude Questions: This section contains aptitude questions and answers on Linux Basics.
Submitted by Nidhi, on April 28, 2020
This section contains Aptitude Questions and Answers on Linux Basics.
1) There are the following statements that are given below, which of them are correct about Linux?
- Linux is system software.
- Linux is a multitasking operating system.
- Linux was developed by Dennis Ritchie
- Linux is an open-source operating system.
Options:
- A and B
- B and C
- A, C, and D
- A, B, and D
Correct answer: 4
A, B, and D
Statements A, B, and D are correct about Linux.
2) In which year Linux was developed?
- 1989
- 1990
- 1991
- 1993
Correct answer: 3
1991
Linux was developed in 1991 by Linus Torvalds.
3) What are the basic components of the Linux operating system?
- Kernel
- Kernel Modules
- Shared Libraries
- User Programs
Options:
- A and B
- A, B, and C
- B, C, and D
- A, B, C, and D
Correct answer: 4
A, B, C, and D
All given options are components of the Linux operating system.
4) What are interfaces are supported by the Linux operating system?
- Graphical User Interface
- Command Line Interface
- Both of the above
- None of the above
Correct answer: 3
Both of the above
The Linux operating system supports both GUI and CLI interfaces.
5) A Linux operating system supports?
- Multitasking
- Multiprogramming
- Multiuser
- Multithreading
Options:
- A and C
- A, C and D
- A, B, and C
- A, B, C, and D
Correct answer: 4
A, B, C, and D
All options are supported by the Linux operating system.
7) There are the following statements that are given below, which of them are correct responsibilities of the kernel?
- Device management
- Memory management
- Creation of user programs
- Process management
Options:
- A and B
- A and C
- A, B, and C
- A, B, and D
Correct answer: 4
A, B, and D
Statements A, B, and D are the correct responsibilities of the kernel.
8) There are the following statements that are given below, which of them are correct system libraries in Linux operating system?
- System libraries are a special program.
- We can use kernel functionalities using system libraries.
- System libraries are user programs.
- System libraries used system calls.
Options:
- A and B
- B and C
- A, B, and D
- A, B, and C
Correct answer: 3
A, B, and D
Statements A, B, and D are correct about the Linux operating system.
9) Can we modify the Linux operating system source code?
- Yes
- No
Correct answer: 1
Yes
Yes, we can modify Linux operating system source code because Linux is an open-source operating system.
11) Linux supports different language keyboards?
- Yes
- No
Correct answer: 1
Yes
Yes, Linux supports different language keyboards.
12) There are the following options that are given below, which of the following security mechanism are used in the Linux operating system?
- Authentication
- Authorization
- Cryptography
- All the above
Options:
- A and B
- B and C
- A and C
- D
13) The Linux is freely available?
- Yes
- No
Correct answer: 1
Yes
Yes, Linux is freely available.
14) Different parts of Linux are developed by different organizations?
- Yes
- No
Correct answer: 1
Yes
Yes, different parts of Linux are developed by different organizations.
15) There are the following statements that are given below, which of them are correct about Linux shell?
- Linux shell is a part of Linux kernel.
- Linux shell provides an environment to execute commands.
- Linux shell is used to execute scripts.
- Linux shell is used to operate GPIO pins in the kernel.
Options:
- A and B
- B and C
- A, B, and C
- A, B, C, and D
Correct answer: 2
B and C
Statements B and C are correct about Linux shells.
16) Which of the following are correct types of shells used in the Linux operating system?
- Bourne shell
- Korn shell
- Bourne Again shell
- POSIX shell
Options:
- A and B
- B and C
- A, B, and C
- A, B, C, and D
Correct answer: 4
A, B, C, and D
All given options are the correct types of Linux shells.
17) Can we write shell scripts to execute multiple commands in the Linux operating system?
- Yes
- No
Correct answer: 1
Yes
Yes, we can write a shell script to execute multiple commands in the Linux operating system.
18) Is Linux operating system can run on different kinds of hardware architectures?
- Yes
- No
Correct answer: 1
Yes
Yes, the Linux operating system can run on different kinds of hardware architectures.
19) There are the following options that are given below, which of them are correct Linux distributions?
- Red Hat
- Ubuntu
- Arch Linux
- Fedora
Options:
- A and B
- A and D
- B and D
- A, B, C, and D
Correct answer: 4
A, B, C, and D
All given options are correct Linux distributions.
20) There are the following options that are given below, which is not a correct Linux distribution?
- CentOS
- Linux mint
- SunOS
- OpenSUSE
Correct answer: 3
SunOS
The SunOS is not a Linux distribution.
21) Linux distributions are also known as Linux flavors?
- Yes
- No
Correct answer: 1
Yes
Yes, Linux distributions are also known as Linux flavors.
22) What is the full form of GPL in Linux licensing?
- Global Public License
- General Private License
- General Public License
- Global Private License
Correct answer: 3
General Public License
GPL stands for General Public License.
23) A Linux OS cannot be used in embedded devices?
- Yes
- No
Correct answer: 2
No
Linux OS can be used in embedded devices.
24) UNIX is the latest version of Linux?
- Yes
- No
Correct answer: 2
No
No, UNIX is not the latest version of Linux, it is a different operating system.
25) The Linux Kernel is used to?
- Manage hardware components
- Execute user programs
- Save database files
- All of the above
Correct answer: 1
Manage hardware components
The Linux kernel is used to manage hardware components.