Evolution of Software Sharing in Early Computing

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What was a common motivation for programmers to share software in the early days of computing?

  • To prevent others from learning their techniques
  • To restrict access to software
  • To learn from each other and evolve the computing field (correct)
  • To commercialize their software

Why did many developers in the 1970s and 1980s opt to commercialize their software?

  • To enhance software affordability
  • To evolve open source collaboration
  • To seek financial gain (correct)
  • To promote interoperability

What document determines whether a software license can be labeled as open source?

  • OSD (correct)
  • Kindle Library
  • GPL
  • GNU

What is one of the benefits of open source software mentioned in the text?

<p>Improved software affordability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the GNU General Public License (GPL) allow users to do with open source software?

<p>Modify and distribute it freely (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the Open Source Initiative mentioned in the text?

<p>To promote open source values and principles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Linux less likely to be affected by malware compared to Windows?

<p>Linux users can modify the source code to detect bugs and vulnerabilities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of macOS contributes to its lesser exposure to vulnerabilities?

<p>Roots in a Unix-like operating system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do people perceive Linux as less susceptible to malware for their own financial gain?

<p>Linux market share for home users is higher than Windows and macOS (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the open-source characteristic of Linux contribute to its security?

<p>Enables users to modify source code to enhance security (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is macOS still more susceptible to malware compared to Linux?

<p>Larger user base than Linux (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of software is Windows known as?

<p>Proprietary software (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Wireshark primarily used for?

<p>Network packet analysis and troubleshooting (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is highlighted as a key advantage of using Linux in the text?

<p>Ability to use a variety of desktop environments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the process of accessing resources in Linux?

<p>Through a simple GUI that translates commands (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which application is suggested for network administrators as a good Notepad alternative?

<p>Atom (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does PuTTY primarily function as?

<p>Network terminal file transfer emulator (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Linux from Windows and macOS in terms of accessing the command line?

<p>In Linux, the command line actions are more modular (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the variety of desktop environments available in Linux?

<p>There are over a dozen officially supported desktop environments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many ways are mentioned to write Python code according to the text?

<p>Two (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus in the chapter mentioned in the text?

<p>&quot;Using the command line on Linux distributions&quot; (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does inputting print("Hello, World") in a Python interpreter return?

<p>'Hello, World' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can administrators use PuTTY for?

<p>Network terminal file transfer emulation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it mentioned that Linux actions can be performed 'easily within reach'?

<p>&quot;As Linux allows quick and easy access to command line actions&quot; (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the LPI Linux Essentials® certification provide?

<p>A general overview of the Linux operating system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the target audience for the LPI Linux Essentials® certification?

<p>Beginners interested in understanding the Linux OS (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What knowledge does the 'Exam Basics' book and LPI Linux Essentials® certification provide?

<p>Entry-level knowledge about Linux usage and operation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended progression after completing the LPI Linux Essentials® certification?

<p>Pursuing LPIC-1 (System Administration) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of exam material is allowed during the LPI Linux Essentials® certification examination?

<p>A mix of graphical user interface and command-line interface materials (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is needed to obtain a special discounted voucher for the LPI Linux Essentials® certification?

<p>Visit to diontraining.com/vouchers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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