Scribd
Upload
15K views6 pages

NDG Linux Essentials 2.0 Chapter 2 Exam Answers

This document provides the questions and answers to an exam on NDG Linux Essentials 2.0 Chapter 2. There are 30 multiple choice questions covering topics like choosing a Linux distribution, embedded systems, mobile platforms, package managers, release cycles, and popular distributions such as Ubuntu, Debian, Red Hat, and SUSE.

Uploaded by

dayno_maj
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
15K views6 pages

NDG Linux Essentials 2.0 Chapter 2 Exam Answers

This document provides the questions and answers to an exam on NDG Linux Essentials 2.0 Chapter 2. There are 30 multiple choice questions covering topics like choosing a Linux distribution, embedded systems, mobile platforms, package managers, release cycles, and popular distributions such as Ubuntu, Debian, Red Hat, and SUSE.

Uploaded by

dayno_maj
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 6

NDG Linux Essentials 2.

0 Chapter 2 Exam
Answers
Posted on May 9, 2019 by Admin Last Updated on May 9, 2019

NDG Linux Essentials 2.0 Chapter 2 Exam Answers


1. When choosing a distribution of Linux, you should consider: (choose four)
o Does your organization require long-term support for the system
o Does the distribution offer a “stable” version
o If the application software is supported by the distribution
o Will commercial support be required for the OS
o Popularity on social media

2. Embedded Systems means:


o Users must support the systems themselves
o You can view the software’s source code
o Companies must share their changes
o Businesses cannot charge anything for the software, only the hardware
o Systems designed to do a specific task on hardware optimized for only that purpose

3. The most popular Linux platform for mobile phones is:


o IOS
o Android
o BlackBerry
o Slackware
o MobileLinux

4. Linux distributions use this to add and remove software from the system:
o Application Programming Interface (API)
o Partitioning tool
o Package manager
o Bash
o Compiler

5. In Linux, RPM can be defined as:


o Random program memory
o Relational peak monitoring
o Radical performance machine
o The speed a record plays back at
o The Package Manager program for Red Hat Linux
6. Linux originally only ran on:
o Macintosh
o Intel 386 PCs
o Raspberry Pi computers
o Specialized processor chips
o Xerox copy machines

7. A long software release cycle is:


o Better because old hardware can be utilized beyond its service life
o Only offered by Red Hat and SUSE
o Makes programming more difficult since new features cannot be used
o Valued by businesses that want stability
o Characterized by infrequent security fixes

8. Which distribution is related to Red Hat?


o Raspbian
o Debian
o Ubuntu
o Slackware
o Fedora

9. SUSE is derived from which distribution?


o Fedora
o Debian
o Red Hat Enterprise Linux
o Slackware
o Scientific Linux

10. IoT is one application of embedded systems: (True or False)?


o True
o False

11. Artificial intelligence has little potential for gains in efficiency, safety and
productivity.
o True
o False

12. The Raspberry Pi is popular with experimenters because:


o It runs Microsoft Office
o End users have to pay for programming expenses
o It’s cheap and adaptable
o The hardware never changes
o It takes months or years to develop an application

13. The release cycle:


o Only has meaning for paid software
o Should be short so you always have the freshest releases
o Should be long so that you have time before you need to upgrade
o Describes how long software will be supported
o Dictates how often software is updated

14. Debian is a community effort that supports many hardware platforms

(True or False)?

o True
o False

15. Linux Mint is:


o Compatible with Android systems
o A fork of Ubuntu Linux
o A proprietary version of Ubuntu with advanced features
o A refreshing after dinner treat
o Distributed in every country without license restrictions

16. A computer running Linux can:


o Outperform proprietary systems at certain tasks
o All of the above
o Function as a web server
o Serve a government agency
o Be used to create new programs

17. Bundling utilities, management tools, and application software with a Linux kernel is
called a:
o A distribution of Linux
o A text editor
o A type of hardware
o A trademark

18. A network of inexpensive computers connected to sensors and controllers is called:


o Internet of Things (IoT)
o Creative commons
o Open source networking
o Closed source computing
o Relationational database
19. The Linux platform that runs on mobile phones is called:
o MicroLinux
o IOS
o Android
o Teledroid
o LinuxMobile

20. What does a distribution provide to add and remove software from the system?
o Compiler
o Application Programming Interface (API)
o Bash
o Package Manager
o Partitioning tool

21. A software release cycle describes:


o How often upgrades come out for software
o How often the software’s memory is released back to the operating system
o How often the computer must be upgraded to support new software
o How often security fixes are implemented
o How often the computer must be rebooted

22. Which distributions are made by, or are clones of, RedHat? (choose two)
o Debian
o CentOS
o Fedora
o Ubuntu
o Slackware

23. Ubuntu is derived from which distribution?


o Slackware
o Debian
o Scientific Linux
o Red Hat Enterprise Linux

24. The most important consideration when choosing an operating system is:
o What the intended use of the system is
o How much performance is needed
o The licensing model of the operating system
o The total cost of ownership
o Whether or not it is cloud-friendly
25. A maintenance cycle:
o Describes how often updates for software come out
o Should be short so you always have the freshest releases
o Only has meaning for paid software
o Should be long so that you have time before you need to upgrade
o Describes how long a version of software will be supported

26. If a software release is in a state in that it has many new features that have not been
rigorously tested, it is typically referred to as beta software. (True or False) ?
o True
o False

27. Software is backward compatible if:


o It can be upgraded without downtime
o People still use old versions
o It still supports old file formats or applications
o If the next version still works the same way
o It works across Linux/Mac/Windows

28. Apple’s OS X is: (choose three)?


o Derived from Linux
o Able to natively run Windows binaries
o Primarily used to manage network services
o A fully certified UNIX distribution
o Tightly integrated with Apple hardware
o Partially based on code from the FreeBSD project

29. Microsoft Windows: (choose three)


o Has a scripting environment called PowerShell
o Is generally backwards compatible with previous versions
o Offers both desktop and server products
o Has a short maintenance cycle
o Has a Linux compatibility mode
o Has a new desktop version every year.

30. When choosing a distribution of Linux, you should consider: (choose five)?
o Does the distribution offer a “stable” version
o Will users require a GUI
o Will commercial support be required for the OS
o Does your organization require long-term support for the system
o Popularity on social media
o If the application software is supported by the distribution

You might also like