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Which command lists all files in a directory including hidden ones?
Easy2Which TWO of the following are examples of Linux distributions?
Easy3Which TWO of the following are examples of common Linux filesystems?
Easy4You need to determine the UUID of a partition to add it to /etc/fstab. Which command should you use?
Medium5You need to ensure that a server's time is synchronized with an external time source to prevent authentication errors. Which daemon is responsible for this?
Medium6A user reports that they cannot save files to their home directory. You find that the disk is not full. What is the most likely cause related to hardware-based limitations?
Medium7You have added a new hard drive to your Linux server, but the system does not automatically recognize the device. What is the first step you should take to verify if the kernel detects the hardware?
Hard8Which TWO of the following are valid ways to view system logs?
Medium9An administrator wants to view the current system load and active processes. Which utility is the most appropriate for a real-time monitor?
Easy10You are configuring a Linux server and need to determine which hard drive partition is currently mounted as the root filesystem. Which file should you inspect?
Medium11Which THREE of the following are components of a standard network configuration?
Hard12You are setting up a local network and need to verify the path traffic takes to reach a remote host. Which command should you use?
Hard13Which command is used to display the current directory path in the terminal?
Easy14A developer needs to know the kernel version currently running on the server. Which command provides this information?
Easy15You are trying to troubleshoot why a user cannot connect to your server via SSH. You want to see if the SSH daemon is listening on the appropriate port. Which command should you run?
Hard16Which TWO of the following commands help in identifying hardware on a system?
Medium17You suspect that a process is consuming too much CPU. Which command allows you to sort active processes by CPU usage?
Medium18You are configuring a static IP address on a Debian-based server. Which file must be modified to make this change persistent across reboots?
Hard19You have modified a configuration file for a network service. Which command is best practice to test the configuration syntax before restarting the service?
Hard20Which THREE commands can be used to display information about system memory?
Hard21A server is running out of disk space. Which command allows you to view the space usage of directories in a human-readable format?
Medium22Which TWO of the following directories are usually located at the root of a Linux filesystem?
Easy23A system administrator is checking for hardware errors in the logs. Where are general system messages usually stored?
Medium24Which TWO of the following are considered hardware components?
Easy25You are troubleshooting a network issue where a Linux server cannot reach an external website. The ping command to the gateway succeeds, but pinging the website IP fails. Which configuration file should you check to ensure the server can resolve domain names?
Hard26Which TWO of the following tools allow you to manage disk partitions?
Medium27A junior admin is confused about the difference between software RAID and hardware RAID. Which of the following is a primary characteristic of software RAID?
Medium28You need to change the ownership of a file to user 'admin'. Which command is the correct way to do this?
Medium29You are managing a Linux server and need to confirm the IP address assigned to the eth0 interface. Which command is most appropriate on modern distributions?
Medium30Which THREE of the following files/commands are involved in system startup or services?
Hard31An administrator needs to monitor network traffic in real-time on a specific interface. Which tool is commonly used to capture and display packets?
Hard32A system administrator wants to check the partition table of a specific disk. Which tool is used for this?
Medium33Which THREE of the following items are typically found in the /etc directory?
Hard34What is the purpose of the /proc directory in Linux?
Easy35Which TWO commands are commonly used to check network connectivity to a host?
Medium36A small business owner wants to implement a server that allows for long-term support and stability for critical financial applications. Which distribution strategy should they prioritize?
Easy37A technician needs to identify the amount of RAM installed in a server without opening the chassis. Which command provides this information from the command line?
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