LCA Linux System Installation & Configuration

Question 1

What is the first step when installing Linux on a new system?

Accepted Answer

Creating a bootable installation media

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Configuring user accounts.

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Installing desktop environment.

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Updating the kernel.

Question 2

Which Linux installation method allows installation over the network?

Accepted Answer

PXE Boot Network installation

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Live CD installation.

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USB stick installation.

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Dual boot installation.

Question 3

What is the purpose of the partitioning step during Linux installation?

Accepted Answer

To divide the disk into logical sections

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To increase RAM size.

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To set user permissions.

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To install applications.

Question 4

Which bootloader is most commonly installed with Linux systems?

Accepted Answer

GRUB

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LILO

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NTLDR

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Syslinux

Question 5

What is the default file system commonly used during Linux installation?

Accepted Answer

Ext4

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FAT32

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NTFS

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HFS+

Question 6

During installation, what does setting the root password accomplish?

Accepted Answer

It secures the admin account

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It encrypts the home directory.

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It creates a guest user.

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It disables SSH access.

Question 7

What does the 'kickstart' file do in automated Linux installations?

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Automates installation using predefined settings

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Manually configures network settings.

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Updates the system after installation.

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Creates backup images.

Question 8

Which command is used to check disk partitions in Linux after installation?

Accepted Answer

fdisk -l

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lsblk

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mount

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df -h

Question 9

What is the role of the /etc/fstab file in Linux?

Accepted Answer

It defines disk partitions and mount points

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It stores user login credentials.

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It lists files to be backed up.

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It manages firewall rules.