Installing Linux Operating System

MCQs for Installing Linux Operating System

What is the first step you should take before installing a Linux operating system on your PC?

A.      Download the Linux ISO file

B.      Backup your important data

C.      Create a bootable USB drive

D.      Partition your hard drive

Correct Answer: B) Backup your important data

Which of the following is a common tool used to create a bootable USB drive for Linux installation?

A.      WinRAR

B.      Rufus

C.      Notepad

D.      Microsoft Word

Correct Answer: B) Rufus

During the installation of a Linux operating system, what is the purpose of partitioning the hard drive?

A.      To increase the speed of the installation

B.      To allocate space for the operating system and data

C.      To create a backup of the existing data

D.      To install additional software

Correct Answer: B) To allocate space for the operating system and data

Which file system is commonly used by Linux distributions?

A.      NTFS

B.      FAT32

C.      ext4

D.      HFS+

Correct Answer: C) ext4

What is the purpose of the GRUB bootloader in a Linux installation?

A.      To manage user accounts

B.      To provide a graphical interface

C.      To load the operating system at startup

D.      To install software packages

Correct Answer: C) To load the operating system at startup

Which command is typically used to update the package manager after installing a Linux distribution?

A.      update

B.      upgrade

C.      apt-get update

D.      install

Correct Answer: C) apt-get update

 

After installing Linux, which of the following is a common first step to ensure your system is secure?

A.      Install a new theme

B.      Change the default password

C.      Download games

D.      Disable the firewall

Correct Answer: B) Change the default password

What is the recommended minimum RAM for a smooth installation of most modern Linux distributions?

A.      512 MB

B.      1 GB

C.      2 GB

D.      4 GB

Correct Answer: C) 2 GB

Which of the following Linux distributions is known for being user-friendly and suitable for beginners?

A.      Arch Linux

B.      Gentoo

C.      Ubuntu

D.      Slackware

Correct Answer: C) Ubuntu

What is the primary purpose of the 'Live CD/USB' feature in Linux distributions?

A.      To install software

B.      To run the operating system without installation

C.      To create backups

D.      To partition the hard drive

Correct Answer: B) To run the operating system without installation