The FileSystem Quizz

What is the purpose of the superblock in the Linux file system?

• It stores actual file data

• It controls the whole file system and contains metadata about its structure

• It holds a list of all users in the system

• It contains a list of all executable files

In Linux, what does an inode store?

• File contents

• File metadata such as permissions, owner, and location on disk

• A list of executable files

• System logs

Which Linux directory stores system configuration files?

• /bin

• /etc

• /dev

• /home

What is the root directory in Linux?

• A folder that contains only user data

• The top-level directory in the Linux file system

• A directory used only for system binaries

• The default user directory

Which file type in Linux represents system devices such as hard drives?

• Text files

• Special device files

• Binary data files

• Executable program files

What is the absolute path of a file?

• A path that always starts from the root directory ( / )

• A path that starts from the current directory

• A path that changes depending on the working directory

• A path that only exists in temporary memory

In Linux, what is the home directory of the root user?

• /home/root

• /usr/root

• /root

• /etc/root

Which command is used to view hidden files in a Linux directory?

• ls -h

• ls -a

• ls -l

• ls -s

What is the function of the /var directory?

• Stores system logs, databases, and other variable files

• Holds system binaries

• Stores removable devices such as USB drives

• Contains user home directories

Which directory contains the executable files for most applications in Linux?

• /usr

• /bin

• /dev

• /mnt