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11.
Under which directory would you expect to find nonessential program files?
  • A.
    /boot
  • B.
    /bin
  • C.
    /sbin
  • D.
    /usr
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Answer : [D]
Explanation :
Program files that are not required to boot a system are typically stored in a subdirectory below the /usr directory.
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12.
Under which directory would you expect to find log files?
  • A.
    /proc
  • B.
    /run
  • C.
    /var
  • D.
    /usr
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Answer : [C]
Explanation :
The /var directory is used on Linux to store files that may grow unexpectedly.
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13.
Which of the following directories would typically not be mounted on its own dedicated device?
  • A.
    /etc
  • B.
    /boot
  • C.
    /home
  • D.
    /usr
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Answer : [A]
Explanation :
The /etc/directory contains configuration files that are needed while your server boots. Putting /etc on a dedicated device would make your server unbootable.
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14.
Which of the following commands would give the most accurate overview of mounted disk devices (without showing much information about mounted system devices as well)?
  • A.
    mount
  • B.
    mount -a
  • C.
    df -T
  • D.
    du -h
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Answer : [C]
Explanation :
The df -h command shows mounted devices and the amount of disk space currently in use on these devices. The -T option helps in recognizing real file systems (as opposed to kernel interfaces) because it shows the file system type as well.
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15.
Which command enables you to show all files in the current directory so that the newest files are listed last?
  • A.
    ls -lRt
  • B.
    ls -lrt
  • C.
    ls -alrt
  • D.
    ls -alr
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Answer : [C]
Explanation :
The option -a shows hidden files, -l gives a long listing, -t sorts on modification time which by default shows newest files first, and -r reverts the sorting so that newest files are shown last.
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