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

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

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

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

<p>/ (C)</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. (B)</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. (A)</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. (A)</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. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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