Understanding Linux File System Layout Quiz

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Where are the system binaries located in the Linux file-system hierarchy?

/sbin/

Which directory contains optional software and extra third-party software in the Linux file-system hierarchy?

/opt/

Where are the device nodes located in the Linux file-system hierarchy?

/dev/

Which directory contains shared data by programs in /usr/bin/ in the Linux file-system hierarchy?

/usr/share/

Where are the common programs shared by the system, the system administrator, and the users located in the Linux file-system hierarchy?

/bin/

In the command line interface (CLI), what is the purpose of options?

To modify the behavior of commands

How are options typically represented in CLI?

With a hyphen ('-') followed by a letter or word

When using multiple options in a command, how can they be joined together?

By using a single hyphen and listing the options together without spaces

What are arguments in the context of command line interface?

Information passed to the command, such as file names and paths

'--' without a name afterwards in CLI commands signifies:

End of options, even if followed by a hyphen

Test your knowledge about Linux file system layout and understanding the differences between Windows and Linux file structures. Explore concepts like mounting devices and choosing the mounting points in Linux.

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