Last Updated on October 17, 2019 by Admin
Linux Essentials 2.0 Chapter 2 Exam Answers
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When choosing a distribution of Linux, you should consider:
(choose four)
- Does your organization require long-term support for the system
- Does the distribution offer a “stable” version
- If the application software is supported by the distribution
- Will commercial support be required for the OS
- Popularity on social media
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Embedded Systems means:
- Users must support the systems themselves
- You can view the software’s source code
- Companies must share their changes
- Businesses cannot charge anything for the software, only the hardware
- Systems designed to do a specific task on hardware optimized for only that purpose
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The most popular Linux platform for mobile phones is:
- IOS
- Android
- BlackBerry
- Slackware
- MobileLinux
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Linux distributions use this to add and remove software from the system:
- Application Programming Interface (API)
- Partitioning tool
- Package manager
- Bash
- Compiler
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In Linux, RPM can be defined as:
- Random program memory
- Relational peak monitoring
- Radical performance machine
- The speed a record plays back at
- The Package Manager program for Red Hat Linux
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Linux originally only ran on:
- Macintosh
- Intel 386 PCs
- Raspberry Pi computers
- Specialized processor chips
- Xerox copy machines
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A long software release cycle is:
- Better because old hardware can be utilized beyond its service life
- Only offered by Red Hat and SUSE
- Makes programming more difficult since new features cannot be used
- Valued by businesses that want stability
- Characterized by infrequent security fixes
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Which distribution is related to Red Hat?
- Raspbian
- Debian
- Ubuntu
- Slackware
- Fedora
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SUSE is derived from which distribution?
- Fedora
- Debian
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- Slackware
- Scientific Linux
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IoT is one application of embedded systems:
True or False?
- True
- False
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Artificial intelligence has little potential for gains in efficiency, safety and productivity.
- True
- False
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The Raspberry Pi is popular with experimenters because:
- It runs Microsoft Office
- End users have to pay for programming expenses
- It’s cheap and adaptable
- The hardware never changes
- It takes months or years to develop an application
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The release cycle:
- Only has meaning for paid software
- Should be short so you always have the freshest releases
- Should be long so that you have time before you need to upgrade
- Describes how long software will be supported
- Dictates how often software is updated
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Debian is a community effort that supports many hardware platforms
True or False?
- True
- False
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Linux Mint is:
- Compatible with Android systems
- A fork of Ubuntu Linux
- A proprietary version of Ubuntu with advanced features
- A refreshing after dinner treat
- Distributed in every country without license restrictions
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A computer running Linux can:
- Outperform proprietary systems at certain tasks
- All of the above
- Function as a web server
- Serve a government agency
- Be used to create new programs
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Bundling utilities, management tools, and application software with a Linux kernel is called a:
- A distribution of Linux
- A text editor
- A type of hardware
- A trademark
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A network of inexpensive computers connected to sensors and controllers is called:
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Creative commons
- Open source networking
- Closed source computing
- Relationational database
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The Linux platform that runs on mobile phones is called:
- MicroLinux
- IOS
- Android
- Teledroid
- LinuxMobile
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What does a distribution provide to add and remove software from the system?
- Compiler
- Application Programming Interface (API)
- Bash
- Package Manager
- Partitioning tool
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A software release cycle describes:
- How often upgrades come out for software
- How often the software’s memory is released back to the operating system
- How often the computer must be upgraded to support new software
- How often security fixes are implemented
- How often the computer must be rebooted
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Which distributions are made by, or are clones of, RedHat?
(choose two)
- Debian
- CentOS
- Fedora
- Ubuntu
- Slackware
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Ubuntu is derived from which distribution?
- Slackware
- Debian
- Scientific Linux
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
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The most important consideration when choosing an operating system is:
- What the intended use of the system is
- How much performance is needed
- The licensing model of the operating system
- The total cost of ownership
- Whether or not it is cloud-friendly
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A maintenance cycle:
- Describes how often updates for software come out
- Should be short so you always have the freshest releases
- Only has meaning for paid software
- Should be long so that you have time before you need to upgrade
- Describes how long a version of software will be supported
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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?
- True
- False
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Software is backward compatible if:
- It can be upgraded without downtime
- People still use old versions
- It still supports old file formats or applications
- If the next version still works the same way
- It works across Linux/Mac/Windows
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Apple’s OS X is:
(choose three)
- Derived from Linux
- Able to natively run Windows binaries
- Primarily used to manage network services
- A fully certified UNIX distribution
- Tightly integrated with Apple hardware
- Partially based on code from the FreeBSD project
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Microsoft Windows:
(choose three)
- Has a scripting environment called PowerShell
- Is generally backwards compatible with previous versions
- Offers both desktop and server products
- Has a short maintenance cycle
- Has a Linux compatibility mode
- Has a new desktop version every year.
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When choosing a distribution of Linux, you should consider:
(choose five)
- Does the distribution offer a “stable” version
- Will users require a GUI
- Will commercial support be required for the OS
- Does your organization require long-term support for the system
- Popularity on social media
- If the application software is supported by the distribution