Can You Pass This Basic Linux Knowledge Quiz?

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Can You Pass This Basic Linux Knowledge Quiz? - Quiz

Can you pass this basic Linux knowledge quiz? The wide range of Linux operating systems with its dominance on Android smartphones and supercomputers is because its underlying source code can be edited or used for business purposes. This test is based on knowledge of system configuration, security, and many other areas. So, are you ready to take on this quiz?

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1.

Which of the following is not a Linux distribution?
- A.
  
  Getian
- B.
  
  CentOS
- C.
  
  Fedora
- D.
  
  Arch Linux
2.

When was the Unix operating system implemented?
- A.
  
  1973
- B.
  
  1969
- C.
  
  1976
- D.
  
  1971
3.

Which of these persons was not involved in the building of the system?
- A.
  
  Douglas McIlroy
- B.
  
  Joe Ossanna
- C.
  
  Bob Mathews
- D.
  
  Ken Thompson
4.

What programming language was used for the system?
- A.
  
  Php
- B.
  
  Python
- C.
  
  C
- D.
  
  Ruby on rails
5.

Which of these is not an installed components of a Linux system?
- A.
  
  Software libraries
- B.
  
  Software control
- C.
  
  A bootloader
- D.
  
  An init program
6.

What is an example of a package management system?
- A.
  
  Clutter
- B.
  
  Digia
- C.
  
  GNOME
- D.
  
  Dpkg
7.

What is the Linux user interface called?
- A.
  
  Embedded systems
- B.
  
  Shell
- C.
  
  GNOME
- D.
  
  Digia
8.

Which of this is not an extensive desktop environment featured in Linux?
- A.
  
  Cinnamon
- B.
  
  MATE
- C.
  
  Unify
- D.
  
  GNOME
9.

How many windows manger exists for X11?
- A.
  
  Macking
- B.
  
  Dynamic
- C.
  
  Stacking
- D.
  
  Tilling
10.

What display server protocol was created as a replacement for the X11 protocol?
- A.
  
  KWin
- B.
  
  Clutter
- C.
  
  Mutter
- D.
  
  Wayland
11.

What kind of software is Linux?
- A.
  
  Closed
- B.
  
  Open source
- C.
  
  Public
- D.
  
  Proprietary

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