Question 1

To find the block size on your file system the command is
A)blksz
B)szblk
C)chksz
D)cmchk

Accepted Answer

The answer of To find the block size on your...

Question 2

Each entry in inode table is of size
A)64 kb
B)32kb
C)32 bytes
D)64 bytes

Accepted Answer

In most Unix-like file systems, each inode entry typically has a size of 64 bytes.

Question 3

The program contained in boot block, that loads kernel into memory is called
A)disk bootstrap program
B)master boot program
C)shell program
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

The disk bootstrap program is the correct term for the program contained in the boot block that is responsible for loading the kernel into memory during the boot process.

Question 4

The state of the file system is contained in
A)boot block
B)a special block created by book block
C)super block
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

The state of the file system is contained in the super block, which holds metadata about the file system such as its size, block size, empty and filled blocks, and file allocation table, making it crucial for the file system's operation and integrity.

Question 5

Which file gets executed when we use the passwd command
A)/etc/passwd
B)/etc/pwd
C)/bin/passwd
D)/passwd

Accepted Answer

The /bin/passwd file is the executable responsible for changing the user's password. The /etc/passwd file contains user account information, not the executable code for changing passwords.

Quiz 1: Introduction to Unix Operating System and Shell Programming

To find the block size on your file system the command is

Each entry in inode table is of size

The program contained in boot block, that loads kernel into memory is called

The state of the file system is contained in

Which file gets executed when we use the passwd command