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Dive deep into the fascinating world of Basic System Administration with our comprehensive set of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs). This page is dedicated to exploring the fundamental concepts and intricacies of Basic System Administration, a crucial aspect of UNIX. In this section, you will encounter a diverse range of MCQs that cover various aspects of Basic System Administration, from the basic principles to advanced topics. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to challenge your knowledge and deepen your understanding of this critical subcategory within UNIX.

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Q31.
Removing a device that was just unmounted can cause

a.

A fatal crash of the operating system

b.

Physical damage to the drive

c.

No problem whatsoever

d.

Both a and b

Discuss
Answer: (d).Both a and b
Q32.
Remote devices are managed with a service called

a.

Network File Service

b.

Remote Network Service

c.

Remote Device Service

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (a).Network File Service
Q33.
To mount remote devices you must put an entry into the file

a.

/etc/imports

b.

/etc/exports

c.

/dev/imports

d.

/dev/exports

Discuss
Answer: (b)./etc/exports
Q34.
Which is the best example of a good password?

a.

honeybee

b.

bill234

c.

hoNeY492c

d.

user25

Discuss
Answer: (c).hoNeY492c
Q35.
Which of the following forms of security is the hardest to control.

a.

External

b.

Internal

c.

Physical

d.

Password

Discuss
Answer: (a).External
Q36.
Managing software generally involves all of the following tasks EXCEPT:

a.

Reviewing software archives on a regular basis.

b.

Reading Unix news sources.

c.

Talking with other administrators about program revisions.

d.

Required compiler certification.

Discuss
Answer: (d).Required compiler certification.
Q37.
The main advantage of separating function sets into libraries is:

a.

The check-in / check-out procedure is enforced.

b.

The function set can be reused by multiple programs without having to be written into each program.

c.

The program compiles faster since the program is smaller.

d.

Source code accountability is maintained.

Discuss
Answer: (b).The function set can be reused by multiple programs without having to be written into each program.
Q38.
The main disadvantage of using the /tmp directory to store uninstalled software is which of the following:

a.

The /tmp directory is in its own small partition that may run out of disk space.

b.

The /tmp directory is a temporary location that system administrators regularly empty without warning.

c.

The /tmp directory is readable by the public and thus a security risk

d.

Access to the /tmp directory is usually restricted to administrators.

Discuss
Answer: (b).The /tmp directory is a temporary location that system administrators regularly empty without warning.
Q39.
The usual steps in installing Unix software from source code are:

a.

Download, compile, configure, install.

b.

Download, configure, Compile, install.

c.

Download, compile, configure.

d.

Download, configure, interpret, install.

Discuss
Answer: (b).Download, configure, Compile, install.
Q40.
The following are advantages of package management systems EXCEPT for which option:

a.

Makes installing software a simple process, often with issuing a single command.

b.

The package management systems often create and maintain a database of the software installed on your system.

c.

The installed software has been preconfigured to fit as many situations as possible.

d.

Software that is never available as source code and is only available in a precompiled binary format is available under certain package management systems.

Discuss
Answer: (c).The installed software has been preconfigured to fit as many situations as possible.
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