Linux Shells and Graphical User Interface

Test your knowledge about the different shells available for Linux systems, such as BASH and CSH, and understand the interaction between the user and the program through the graphical user interface (GUI) in operating systems like Windows and Ubuntu.

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What is the most widely used shell in Linux systems?

BASH (Bourne Again SHell)

What is the purpose of the file system in Linux?

To store data systematically for easy access

Why is data storage preferred on hard drives compared to standard RAM?

Hard disks costs are dropping gradually compared to RAM

What is the function of a partition in the Linux file system?

To contain specific data and organize files Signup and view all the answers

What is the older version of the Linux file system that is no longer used due to limitations?

Ext Signup and view all the answers

Which Linux file system is the default in Linux distribution and is known for its speed?

Ext4 Signup and view all the answers

What does JFS stand for and what is it used as an alternative to?

JFS stands for Journaled File System and it is used as an alternative to the Ext file system. Signup and view all the answers

Which file system is considered as a high-speed alternative to JFS and is developed for parallel I/O processing?

XFS Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'mv' command do?

It moves a file from one directory to another directory. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'rm -r' command do?

It recursively deletes files and directories. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'chmod' command do?

It changes file permissions and modes in Unix. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'grep' command do?

It searches the specified input for a match with the supplied pattern and displays it. Signup and view all the answers

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