NGS (CBIO 306) Linux-like Operating Systems: Desktop Environments

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What is the main purpose of the Start Here location on the desktop?

To provide access to key features of the desktop environment

Which of the following is NOT a component of the desktop environment mentioned in the text?

File manager

Which command is used to list the current and previous runlevel of the system?

runlevel

What is the purpose of the 'useradd' command?

To create a new user or update default new user information Signup and view all the answers

Which command is used to send a message to everybody's terminal?

wall Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the powerful features of the desktop environment mentioned in the text?

Multiple ways to perform tasks Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following desktop environments is known for its vintage look and light resource usage?

Xfce Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Menu Panel in a desktop environment?

To access all desktop environment functions through menus Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the desktop environment lies behind all other components?

Desktop Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Nautilus file manager in the desktop environment?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following desktop environments is known for its high level of customizability?

KDE Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of subdividing the desktop environment into separate workspaces?

To provide a more organized and efficient work environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the XFS file system?

To provide high-speed parallel I/O processing Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the swap file system in a Linux operating system?

To handle memory paging during system hibernation Signup and view all the answers

What is the full form of Btrfs, and what is its primary purpose?

Btrfs stands for B-tree File System, and it is used for fault tolerance, repair systems, and storage configurations Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a Linux system determines the graphical user interface (GUI) elements?

The desktop environment Signup and view all the answers

What is a drawback of the ReiserFS file system?

It has some drawbacks in performance Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended swap space size for a Linux system that never goes into hibernation?

Equal to its RAM size Signup and view all the answers

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