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Linux, Chapters 1-6, MidtermExam questions 2025-
2026(updated & already
graded A+)
CH1 Every computer consists of physical components and
nonphysical components. The nonphysical components of
a computer that understand how to work with the physical
components are referred to as _________
a. Software
b. Hardware
c. Records
d. Processors
Software
CH1 Linux is __________ and __________ operating system.
a. large, useful
b. multiuser, multitasking
c. processing, closed source
d. production, stable
Multiuser, Multitasking
CH1 True/False: The operating system software is
necessary for a computer to function.
True
CH1 The core component of the Linux operating system is
the Linux kernel. If you were a Linux systems
administrator for a company, when would you need to
upgrade your Linux kernel? (Choose all that apply.)
a. when you need support in Linux for new hardware
b. when you need another user interface
,c. when you need to increase the stability of Linux
d. when you need to use kernel modules
When you need support in Linux for new hardware
When you need to increase the stability of Linux
CH1 Which of the following kernels are developmental
kernels? (Choose all that apply.)
a. 3.2.7
b. 3.4.4
c. 3.3.4
d. 3.5.5
3.3.4
3.5.5
CH1 A production kernel refers to a kernel whose _________.
a. revision number is even
b. minor number is odd
c. major number is odd
d. minor number is even
Minor number is even
CH1 Many types of software are available today. Which
type of software does Linux represent?
a. Freeware
b. Closed Source Software
c. Shareware
d. Open Source Software
Open Source Software
CH1 Which of the following are characteristics of Open
Source Software? (Choose all that apply.)
a. The source code for software is available for a small
fee.
b. The value of the software is directly related to its price.
c. The software is developed collaboratively.
d. Any bugs are fixed quickly.
, The software is developed collaboratively
Any bugs are fixed quickly
CH1 To which license does Linux adhere?
a. GNU General Public License
b. Open license
c. Artistic license
d. Free source license
GNU General Public License
CH1 What are some good reasons for using Linux in a
corporate environment? (Choose all that apply.)
a. Linux software is unlikely to be abandoned by its
developers.
b. Linux is widely available for many platforms and
supports many programming languages.
c. Most Linux software is closed source.
d. Linux is secure and has a lower total cost of ownership
than other operating systems.
Linux software is unlikely to be abandoned by its
developers.
Linux is widely available for many platforms and supports
many programming languages.
Linux is secure and has a lower total cost of ownership
than other operating systems.
CH1 Who formed the Free Software Foundation to promote
open development?
a. Dennis Ritchie
b. Richard Stallman
c. Ken Thompson
d. Linus Torvalds
Richard Stallman
CH1 Which culture embraced the term "GNU" (GNU's Not
UNIX) and laid the free software groundwork for Linux?
a. the hacker culture
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