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1. Which security feature in Linux provides a mechanism for isolating and restricting the actions of processes and users to prevent unauthorized access and malicious activities?

a) SELinux (Security-Enhanced Linux)

b) AppArmor

c) UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall)

d) Fail2ban

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2. Which best practice is recommended for securing Linux operating systems against network attacks and intrusions?

a) Disable UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall) to improve network performance

b) Use default network settings without customization

c) Enable firewall and intrusion detection systems (IDS)

d) Share root credentials with external contractors

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3. Which file stores information about file permissions and ownership in Linux?

a) /etc/permissions

b) /var/permissions

c) /etc/passwd

d) /etc/group

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4. Which graphical user interface (GUI) is commonly used in Linux operating systems?

a) Windows Explorer

b) GNOME

c) KDE Plasma

d) Unity

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5. Which desktop environment is commonly used in Linux distributions such as Ubuntu?

a) GNOME

b) KDE Plasma

c) Unity

d) Xfce

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6. Which symbol is used to access the value of a variable in a shell script in Linux?

a) $

b) %

c) @

d) &

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7. Which command is used to install packages in Debian-based Linux distributions using APT?

a) apt-get install

b) yum install

c) dpkg install

d) apt install

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8. What is a file system in Linux?

a) A hardware component used to store data

b) A software component used to manage and organize data on storage devices

c) A graphical user interface for navigating files and folders

d) A networking protocol for transferring files between systems

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9. Which symbol represents the execute permission in file permissions in Linux?

a) r

b) w

c) x

d) -

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10. Which command is used to securely transfer files interactively in an SSH session?

a) scp

b) ftp

c) rsync

d) sftp

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11. Which command is used to display the first few lines of a file in Linux?

a) head

b) first

c) top

d) beginning

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12. Which operating system is known for its extensive gaming support and compatibility?

a) Windows

b) Linux

c) MacOS

d) Android

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13. Which command is used to search for specific patterns or keywords in a log file in Linux?

a) grep

b) find

c) search

d) locate

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14. Which cloud computing platform provides Windows Virtual Machines (VMs) that allow users to run Windows-based workloads on scalable and reliable infrastructure?

a) Amazon Web Services (AWS)

b) Microsoft Azure

c) Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

d) IBM Cloud

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15. Which command is used to generate SSH key pairs in Linux?

a) ssh-keygen

b) ssh-genkey

c) generate-ssh-key

d) keygen-ssh

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16. Which virtualization software provides seamless integration with macOS, allowing users to run Windows and Linux applications alongside macOS applications?

a) VMware Fusion

b) VirtualBox

c) Hyper-V

d) Parallels Desktop

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17. Which desktop environment offers a high degree of customization and theming options in Windows operating systems?

a) GNOME

b) KDE Plasma

c) Unity

d) Windows Aero

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18. Which file system supports journaling for improved data integrity and recovery?

a) NTFS

b) Ext4

c) FAT32

d) Btrfs

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19. Which recovery option in Windows allows users to repair problems that prevent Windows from starting properly, such as missing or damaged system files?

a) System Restore

b) Startup Repair

c) System Image Recovery

d) Reset this PC

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20. Which of the following is a commonly used shell in Linux distributions?

a) Command Prompt

b) PowerShell

c) Terminal

d) Explorer

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21. Which command is used to display information about user accounts in Linux?

a) userlist

b) listusers

c) users

d) id

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22. Which virtualization software provides support for advanced features such as snapshots, cloning, and virtual networking?

a) Hyper-V

b) VirtualBox

c) VMware Workstation

d) Parallels Desktop

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23. Which command is used to search for files and directories based on various criteria such as name, size, and permissions in Linux?

a) locate

b) search

c) find

d) grep

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24. Which command is used to rename files or directories in Linux?

a) rename

b) mv

c) renamefile

d) ren

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25. Which command is used to display the unique lines in a sorted file in Linux?

a) uniq

b) unique

c) distinct

d) sortuniq

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26. Which virtualization software is known for its integration with macOS and provides features such as Sidecar for using an iPad as a second screen?

a) Hyper-V

b) VirtualBox

c) VMware Fusion

d) Parallels Desktop

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27. Which command is used to execute commands on a remote server over SSH without logging in?

a) ssh-execute

b) ssh-connect

c) ssh-exec

d) ssh-run

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28. Which popular web browser is available for both Windows and Linux operating systems?

a) Microsoft Edge

b) Safari

c) Google Chrome

d) Internet Explorer

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29. What is the role of the init process in the Linux kernel?

a) Managing user authentication and access control

b) Initializing hardware components during system boot

c) Executing user commands and scripts

d) Handling system shutdown and process management

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30. Which version control system is available for both Windows and Linux operating systems, allowing users to manage and track changes to source code and other files?

a) Git

b) Subversion (SVN)

c) Mercurial (Hg)

d) Perforce (P4)

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