Guide to Linux+ (2nd Edition)
ISBN 0-619-21621-2
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Chapter 1 Solutions

Review Questions

1. Every computer consists of physical components and logical components. The logical components of a computer that understand how to work with the physical components are referred to as: a. hardware b. records c. software d. processors Answer: c

2. The operating system software is necessary for a computer to function. True or False? Answer: True

3. Linux is a ___________ and ___________ operating system. a. production, stable b. multiuser, multitasking c. processing, operating d. large, useful Answer: b

4. 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 to have 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 Answer: a, c

5. Which of the following kernels are developmental kernels? (Choose all that apply.) a. 2.3.4 b. 2.5.5 c. 2.2.7 d. 2.4.4 Answer: a, b

6. 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 Answer: d

7. Many types of software are available today. Which type of software does Linux represent? a. Open Source Software b. closed source software c. freeware d. shareware Answer: a

8. Which of the following are characteristics of Open Source Software? (Choose all