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Which one of the following statements about partitions is correct?
Which one of the following statements about partitions is correct?
- A partition is a method of storing/finding files on a hard disk.
- By dividing the hard disk into partitions, data can be grouped and separated as needed. (correct)
- When a failure or mistake occurs, all the data on the disk will be damaged.
- A partition is a physical part of the disk.
What triggers the boot loader to start up the Linux kernel?
What triggers the boot loader to start up the Linux kernel?
- init program
- initramfs filesystem
- BIOS (correct)
- The hard disk
What is the purpose of determining the appropriate distribution to deploy?
What is the purpose of determining the appropriate distribution to deploy?
- To match your specific system needs to the capabilities of the different distributions. (correct)
- To choose the most popular distribution.
- To install multiple distributions on the same system.
- To avoid using distributions altogether.