Linux Operating System Quiz

What is the top-level directory in the Linux file system hierarchy?

• /home

• /bin

• /var

• /

Which directory contains user-related programs, libraries, documentation, and other resources?

• /usr

• /bin

• /dev

• /etc

Which command is used to display the pathname of the present working directory?

• ls

• cd

• pwd

• mkdir

What does the -l option do when used with the ls command?

• Displays all files including hidden files

• Displays a long listing with detailed information

• Creates a new directory

• Deletes all files in the current directory

Which command is used to create a new directory in Linux?

• ls

• mkdir

• cd

• pwd

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

• Contains variable data files like logs and temporary files

• Contains system-wide configuration files

• Contains user-related programs

• Contains device files representing system devices

Which directory contains essential binary executable files required for system booting and basic system operations?

• /bin

• /usr

• /var

• /sbin

What does the -a option do when used with the ls command?

• Displays a long listing with detailed information

• Deletes all files in the current directory

• Displays all files including hidden files

• Creates a new directory

Which command is used to delete everything in the current directory?

• rm *

• touch

• cd ..

• mkdir

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

• A virtual filesystem that provides information about processes and system resources

• Provides an interface to interact with hardware devices

• Contains essential binary executable files

• Contains user-related programs