Question 1

Match each term with the correct statement below.
-Archiving all data on a filesystem.
A)full backup
B)make install
C)checksum
D)tarball
E)compression ratio
F)Brasero Disc Burner
G)compression algorithm
H)sum
I)archive

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each term with the correct statement...

Question 2

Packages in the Red Hat Package Manager format have filenames that indicate the hardware architecture for which the software was compiled, and end with the ____________________ extension.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Packages in the Red Hat Package Manager...

Question 3

To view the contents of a file that was compressed with the bzip2 utility, you must use the ____________________ command.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To view the contents of a file...

Question 4

Match each term with the correct statement below.
-Filenames that end with the .tar.gz or .tgz extensions, and represent gzip-compressed tar archives.
A)full backup
B)make install
C)checksum
D)tarball
E)compression ratio
F)Brasero Disc Burner
G)compression algorithm
H)sum
I)archive

Accepted Answer

A tarball is a filename that ends with the .tar.gz or .tgz extension, and represents a gzip-compressed tar archive.

Answer: G
 A compression algorithm is a mathematical formula used to compress and decompress data.

Answer: I
 An archive is a single file that contains multiple files and/or directories, often used for backup or transfer purposes.

Question 5

Match each term with the correct statement below.
-Standard set of instructions used to compress a file.
A)full backup
B)make install
C)checksum
D)tarball
E)compression ratio
F)Brasero Disc Burner
G)compression algorithm
H)sum
I)archive

Accepted Answer

A compression algorithm is a standard set of instructions used to compress a file.

Question 6

Match each term with the correct statement below.
-The rate of compression.
A)full backup
B)make install
C)checksum
D)tarball
E)compression ratio
F)Brasero Disc Burner
G)compression algorithm
H)sum
I)archive

Accepted Answer

Compression ratio refers to the amount by which the size of a file is reduced after compression.

Answer: G
 A compression algorithm is a mathematical formula used to reduce the size of a file.

Answer: H
 A sum is a value calculated by adding together a series of numbers, often used as a way to verify the integrity of a file.

Answer: I
 An archive is a file that contains one or more files and/or directories, often used for backup or distribution purposes.

Note: The remaining choices are specific software or commands, and not general terms related to compression and archiving.

Question 7

You can perform up to ____ different incremental backups using the dump/restore utility.
A) seven
B) eight
C) nine
D) ten

Accepted Answer

The dump/restore utility allows for up to nine different incremental backup levels, ranging from 0 to 9.

Question 8

The ____ option can be used with the tar command to extract a specified archive.
A) -s
B) -e
C) -x
D) -a

Accepted Answer

The -x option is used with the tar command to extract a specified archive.

Question 9

Match each term with the correct statement below.
-Back-up copies of files and directories.
A)full backup
B)make install
C)checksum
D)tarball
E)compression ratio
F)Brasero Disc Burner
G)compression algorithm
H)sum
I)archive

Accepted Answer

Archive refers to a collection of files and directories that are stored together in a single file, often compressed to save space. This is the most relevant term for describing "back-up copies of files and directories".

Possible other matching statements are:

- A) full backup refers to a type of backup that copies all selected files and directories, regardless of whether they have changed since the last backup. 
- D) tarball is a common term for a compressed archive created with the Unix command 'tar', which also adds extra features like file permissions and timestamps. 
- G) compression algorithm is the process of encoding information using fewer bits than the original representation, in order to reduce storage space or transmission time. 
- H) sum and checksum are both methods for detecting errors or changes in data, by generating a small value that can be compared between source and destination. 
- F) Brasero Disc Burner is a software application for creating and copying CDs, DVDs, ISO images and other media, typically used for backup or distribution purposes. 
- E) compression ratio is the measure of how much a file or data stream is reduced in size by compression, usually expressed as a percentage or ratio.

Question 10

A(n) ____________________ backup backs up only the data that has been changed since the last backup.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ backup backs up only the...

Question 11

Match each term with the correct statement below.
-Command that can be used to copy files to the appropriate location on the filesystem
A)full backup
B)make install
C)checksum
D)tarball
E)compression ratio
F)Brasero Disc Burner
G)compression algorithm
H)sum
I)archive

Accepted Answer

"make install" is a command that can be used to install and copy files to the appropriate location on the filesystem.

Answer: D
 "tarball" refers to a file that has been archived and compressed using the tar command.

Answer: F
 "Brasero Disc Burner" is a software program used for burning CDs and DVDs.

Answer: G
 "compression algorithm" refers to the mathematical process used to compress a file, such as ZIP or RAR.

Answer: I
 An "archive" refers to a collection of files that have been packaged together, often for backup or transfer purposes.

Question 12

Match each term with the correct statement below.
-Command that can be used to ensure that a file was received in its entirety after you download it.
A)full backup
B)make install
C)checksum
D)tarball
E)compression ratio
F)Brasero Disc Burner
G)compression algorithm
H)sum
I)archive

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each term with the correct statement...

Question 13

____________________ is used to reduce the size of a file or set of files.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is used to reduce the size...

Question 14

The ____________________ utility uses the Burrows-Wheeler Block Sorting Huffman Coding algorithm when compressing files.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ utility uses the Burrows-Wheeler Block...

Question 15

Match each term with the correct statement below.
-Burning software that comes with Red Hat Fedora Core 2.
A)full backup
B)make install
C)checksum
D)tarball
E)compression ratio
F)Brasero Disc Burner
G)compression algorithm
H)sum
I)archive

Accepted Answer

Brasero Disc Burner is the burning software that comes with Red Hat Fedora Core 2.

Answer: D
 Tarball refers to a compressed archive created using the tar utility.

Answer: G
 Compression algorithm refers to the method of compressing data, such as gzip or bzip2.

Answer: C
 Checksum is a digital fingerprint of a file used to verify its integrity.

Answer: I 
 Archive refers to a collection of files and directories that are stored and compressed as a single file.

Note: The other terms listed (A, B, E, H) are not directly related to the options given and thus do not have a best choice.

Question 16

To remove a package from the system, you can use the ____ option to the rpm command.
A) -d
B) -e
C) -r
D) -x

Accepted Answer

The -e option is used to erase/remove a package from the system using the rpm command.

Question 17

When using the cpio utility, the ____ option causes a new archive to be created.
A) -n
B) -c
C) -o
D) -a

Accepted Answer

The -o option in cpio utility stands for "create new archive". This option is used to create a new archive file of the specified files and directories.

Question 18

The ____ command looks for a Makefile and uses the information within to compile the source code into binary programs using the appropriate compiler program for the local hardware architecture.
A) configure
B) install
C) make install
D) make

Accepted Answer

The make command is specifically used for compiling source code by looking for the Makefile and using the appropriate compiler program for the local hardware architecture. The other options - configure and install - are related to software installation and configuration but are not directly involved in compiling source code. The option make install combines the make and install commands, but it still requires the presence of a Makefile for compiling the source code.

Question 19

Most Linux distributions today use ____ as their package manager.
A) RPM
B) PRM
C) MPR
D) RMP

Accepted Answer

RPM (Red Hat Package Manager) is the most commonly used package manager in modern Linux distributions such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Fedora, CentOS, and OpenSUSE. It is used to manage software installations, updates, and dependencies.

Question 20

Match each term with the correct statement below.
-Values that are calculated using a MD5 algorithm, a SHA-1 algorithm, or a SHA-256 algorithm.
A)full backup
B)make install
C)checksum
D)tarball
E)compression ratio
F)Brasero Disc Burner
G)compression algorithm
H)sum
I)archive

Accepted Answer

Checksums are values calculated using MD5, SHA-1 or SHA-256 algorithms.

Answer: D
 A tarball is a type of archive used to package multiple files into a single file for distribution or backup purposes.

Answer: G
 Compression algorithms are used to reduce the size of a file or folder, and typically have a compression ratio associated with them.

Note: The other terms are not related to the given definitions.

Quiz 11: Compression, System Backup, and Software Installation

Match each term with the correct statement below. -Archiving all data on a filesystem.

Packages in the Red Hat Package Manager format have filenames that indicate the hardware architecture for which the software was compiled, and end with the ____________________ extension.

To view the contents of a file that was compressed with the bzip2 utility, you must use the ____________________ command.

Match each term with the correct statement below. -Filenames that end with the .tar.gz or .tgz extensions, and represent gzip-compressed tar archives.

Match each term with the correct statement below. -Standard set of instructions used to compress a file.

Match each term with the correct statement below. -The rate of compression.

You can perform up to ____ different incremental backups using the dump/restore utility.

The ____ option can be used with the tar command to extract a specified archive.

Match each term with the correct statement below. -Back-up copies of files and directories.

A(n) ____________________ backup backs up only the data that has been changed since the last backup.

Match each term with the correct statement below. -Command that can be used to copy files to the appropriate location on the filesystem

Match each term with the correct statement below. -Command that can be used to ensure that a file was received in its entirety after you download it.

____________________ is used to reduce the size of a file or set of files.

The ____________________ utility uses the Burrows-Wheeler Block Sorting Huffman Coding algorithm when compressing files.

Match each term with the correct statement below. -Burning software that comes with Red Hat Fedora Core 2.

To remove a package from the system, you can use the ____ option to the rpm command.

When using the cpio utility, the ____ option causes a new archive to be created.

The ____ command looks for a Makefile and uses the information within to compile the source code into binary programs using the appropriate compiler program for the local hardware architecture.

Most Linux distributions today use ____ as their package manager.

Match each term with the correct statement below. -Values that are calculated using a MD5 algorithm, a SHA-1 algorithm, or a SHA-256 algorithm.