Basic of linux unix – MCQs

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1.Which utility is commonly used to inspect and fix Linux file system errors?

2.In the vi editor, which symbol is used to erase characters by backing over typing mistakes?

3.Which service is responsible for converting domain names into IP addresses?

4.Who is credited with creating the Linux Kernel?

5.Which command would you use to install the package file named ipchains-1.3.9-5.i386.rpm?

6.Which directory contains subfolders for local programs and executable files used by both users and administrators?

7.What is the primary function of the physical layer in a network?

8.Which one of the following is not included in the standard Red Hat Linux email setup?

9.In the vi editor, which command option enables the display of line numbers on the screen?

10.Which server is associated with the BIND software package?

11.Which command is utilized for copying entire directory trees to or from a location?

12.Which command allows you to both view the contents of files and create new files?

13.What is the full form of FSF?

14.Which command arranges the lines in a file alphabetically?

15.Which command reads from the standard input, writes the output to the standard output, and simultaneously saves a copy to a file?

16.Which command outputs the word count of the file 'infile' and redirects it into 'newfile'?

17.Which NIS client command displays the name of the NIS server that the client is connected to?

18.Which command is utilized to stop a running process?

19.In the vi editor, which command moves the cursor forward to the end of the current or next word?

20.Which file specifies the filesystems to be mounted during system startup?