Linux File System Objectives
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What is the primary characteristic of the Linux file system that allows for efficient organization of files and directories?

  • Hardware independence
  • High flexibility
  • Hierarchical structure (correct)
  • Octets representation

    • How does the Linux file system achieve hardware independence?

  • By allowing mounting of new file systems
  • By using a tree-like structure for directories
  • By representing files as a succession of octets (correct)
  • By having a standardized directory structure

    • Which of the following is NOT one of the standard directories in the Linux file system structure?

  • /bin
  • /user (correct)
  • /home
  • /dev

    • What allows the Linux file system to have high flexibility?

    <p>The ability to mount/insert or demount new file systems at any level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary limitation on the number of nodes (files and directories) in the Linux file system?

    <p>The hardware resources available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the root directory in the Linux file system?

    <p>The top-level directory that contains all other directories and files</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of file in Linux?

    <p>Executable file</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What character is used to delimit directory names in a file path in Linux?

    <p>/</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between file paths in Windows and Linux?

    <p>Linux is case-sensitive, while Windows is not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an inode in Linux?

    <p>It stores metadata about the file, such as permissions and timestamps.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the /dev directory in Linux?

    <p>It contains special files that represent I/O devices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a text file and a binary file in Linux?

    <p>Text files use a single character to indicate the end of the file, while binary files use two characters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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