Debian Linux

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Question 1

What does Debian stand for in the Linux community?

  • Development Based Internet Access Network

  • Digital Enhanced Backup Internet

  • GNU/Linux - the "Universal Operating System"

  • Desktop Environment Base Installation

Question 2

Who founded Debian Linux and in what year?

  • Linus Torvalds in 1991

  • Ian Murdock in 1993

  • Mark Shuttleworth in 2004

  • Richard Stallman in 1985

Question 3

What package management system does Debian use?

  • YUM

  • Pacman

  • APT (Advanced Package Tool)

  • RPM

Question 4

What unique naming convention has Debian used for its releases since 1996?

  • Numbers only (1.0, 2.0, 3.0)

  • Characters from "Toy Story" movies

  • Greek gods

  • Animal names

Question 5

Which of the following is a major advantage of Debian over Ubuntu Server?

  • More frequent releases

  • Slower, more stable release cycle with strict testing

  • Better gaming support

  • Pre-installed commercial software

Question 6

What was introduced in Debian 8.0 (2015) as the default init system?

  • SysVinit

  • Upstart

  • systemd

  • OpenRC

Question 7

What is the minimum RAM requirement for installing Debian?

  • 256 MB

  • 512 MB

  • 1 GB

  • 2 GB

Question 8

How does Ubuntu Server's release cycle differ from Debian's?

  • Ubuntu has slower releases than Debian

  • Ubuntu releases new versions every 6 months; Debian every ~2 years

  • They have identical release schedules

  • Ubuntu only has LTS releases

Question 9

What is a key disadvantage of Debian's strict adherence to free software principles?

  • Users sometimes face problems installing proprietary drivers (e.g., Nvidia)

  • It makes the system less secure

  • It prevents package installation

  • It makes Debian incompatible with most hardware

Question 10

Which characteristic best describes Debian compared to other distributions?

  • Always has the bleeding-edge latest software

  • Emphasizes stability, security, and conservative updates

  • Designed exclusively for desktop use

  • Requires paid licensing

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