Linux Questions & Answers – File Types

This set of Linux / Unix Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Linux commands on File Management areas viz. file attributes, types, modes and permissions.

1. The soft link will increase the link counter of the file.(T/F)
a) True
b) False
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Answer: b
Explanation: None.

2. When you use the ln command, which of the following occurs?
a) a file is created that points to an existing file
b) a file is created that is a copy of an existing file
c) a file is moved from one location to another
d) a file is renamed
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Answer: a
Explanation: None.

3. srwxr-xrw- is a
a) internet socket file
b) unix domain socket file
c) symbolic link
d) shared file
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Answer: b
Explanation: None.
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4. Binary or executable files are:
a) Regular files
b) Device files
c) Special files
d) Directory files
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Answer: a
Explanation: None.

5. The directory file contains:
a) File names & File Sizes
b) File names & Inode Numbers
c) File names & Address
d) File names & Permissions
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Answer: b
Explanation: None.
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6. Which directory contain device special files?
a) /etc
b) /etc/dev
c) /root/bin
d) /dev
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Answer: d
Explanation: None.

7. Which of the following is not a valid file type on Linux
a) Socket
b) Softlink
c) Inode
d) FIFO
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Answer: c
Explanation: None.

8. Which of the following is not correct statement regarding file types?
a) Hard links share same inode number
b) Soft links cannot be created across partitions
c) Socket files are Unix domain sockets
d) Character file is a special file
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Answer: b
Explanation: None.

9. Which are the two types of device files?
a) Character & Block
b) Character & Socket
c) Block & FIFO
d) Input & output
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Answer: a
Explanation: None.
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10. Which is an example for character special file?
a) Hard disk
b) CD-ROM
c) Terminal
d) Memory
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Answer: c
Explanation: None.

11. Which is an example for block special file?
a) Virtual Terminal
b) CD-ROM
c) Terminal
d) Serial modem
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Answer: b
Explanation: None.

12. All device files are stored in which directory?
a) /etc
b) /bin
c) /dev
d) /usr
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Answer: c
Explanation: None.

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