What is the primary function of the tar utility in Linux?

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To synchronize files between systems
To install software packages
To create and manage archives
To scan for malware
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which Linux utility is used to synchronize files between storage systems?
apt-get
yum
rsync
tar
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the rsync utility do when a file is changed in the original repository?
Creates a new repository
Synchronizes the change to the destination
Ignores the change
Deletes the file
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which command can be used to install backup utilities on many Linux distributions?
rsync
tar
samba
apt-get
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which package manager is commonly used on Ubuntu systems?
zypper
pacman
apt-get
yum
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key feature of a good antivirus software for Linux?
It should be used only for Windows systems
It should not update signatures
It should only scan files manually
It should run in real time
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important for antivirus software to update its signatures constantly?
To increase the size of the software
To make the software more expensive
To ensure protection against the latest threats
To reduce system performance
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