Operating System Questions & Answers – Linux

This set of Operating System Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Linux”.

1. Linux uses a time-sharing algorithm ___________
a) to pair preemptive scheduling between multiple processes
b) for tasks where absolute priorities are more important than fairness
c) all of the mentioned
d) none of the mentioned
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Answer: a
Explanation: None.

2. The first linux kernel which supports the SMP hardware?
a) linux 0.1
b) linux 1.0
c) linux 1.2
d) linux 2.0
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Answer: d
Explanation: None.

3. Which one of the following linux file system does not support journaling feature?
a) ext2
b) ext3
c) ext4
d) none of the mentioned
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Answer: a
Explanation: None.
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4. Which binary format is supported by linux?
a) a.out
b) elf
c) both a.out and ELF
d) none of the mentioned
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Answer: c
Explanation: None.

5. Which one of the following bootloader is not used by linux?
a) GRUB
b) LILO
c) NTLDR
d) None of the mentioned
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Answer: c
Explanation: None.

6. The first process launched by the linux kernel is ___________
a) init process
b) zombie process
c) batch process
d) boot process
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: None.

7. Which desktop environment is not used in any linux distribution?
a) gnome
b) kde
c) unity
d) none of the mentioned
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Answer: d
Explanation: None.
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8. Standard set of functions through which interacts with kernel is defined by ___________
a) system libraries
b) kernel code
c) compilers
d) utility programs
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: None.

9. What is Linux?
a) single user, single tasking
b) single user, multitasking
c) multi user, single tasking
d) multi user, multitasking
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: None.
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10. Which one of the following is not a linux distribution?
a) debian
b) gentoo
c) open SUSE
d) multics
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: None.

Sanfoundry Global Education & Learning Series – Operating System.

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