Kernel Bench

16 Which characteristic typifies robustness in a server system?

the ability to support extra video adapters and monitors
the ability to provide multiple remote access connections
the ability to survive the failure of one or more components and continue functioning
the ability to support redundant backup systems

17 Where does the address http://127.0.0.1 point?

to the closest web server
to the local host
to the nearest DNS server
to the local intranet

18 A module needs to be loaded. However, confirmation that the Linux kernel can load the module is important. Which of the following options of the Insmod program will accomplish this task?

-s
-p
-f
-k

19 When setting up a hard disk, what are the three possible types of partitions?

primary, secondary, and logical
primary, logical, and extended
C, D, and E
boot, program, and data

20 Which device is used to check for broadcasts, collisions, usage levels, and errors on an Ethernet network?

oscilloscope
LAN meter
TDR
cable tester

21 In Linux, which symbol represents the root directory?

*
/
#
\

22 What are the default names of the administrative accounts on a Windows and UNIX NOS, respectively?

root, Administrator
Admin, root
Administrator, root
root, Admin

23 What is the most desirable method of documenting Linux system configurations and changes?

an electronic logbook
a handwritten logbook
a tar file of the /etc directory
a tar file of the init config

24 Why is it important to install X Windows on all Linux workstations?

The CLI is unavailable for users on a client workstation.
It is required for network access.
Users are not familiar with the CLI.
Almost every workstation program requires X Window in order to run.

25 Which list specifies the items needed to set up email for Linux?

mail user agent, mailbox, mailbox protocol
transport protocol, mail user agent, mail transfer agent
mailbox protocol, mail user agent, transport protocol
mail transfer agent, mail protocol, mail user agent

26 Which list best describes the main features to consider when selecting a NOS?

manufacturer, NIC, security, scalability, performance
performance, management/monitoring tools, security, scalability, and robustness
scalability, management tools, size, NIC, BUS type
size, performance, security, bus architecture, scalability

27 You have decided to install your new Linux distribution by using the bootable CD that came with it. What must be configured before you can boot from the CD?

CMOS
NVRAM
BIOS
Hard drive

28 What is the main Internet protocol used for creating a connection with a remote computer?

FTP
SNMP
IMAP
Telnet

29 What is the physical topology when all the computers in a network connect to a central point?

point-to-point
star
ring
bus

30 In Windows 2000 Device Manager, what does a question mark in a yellow circle next to a device indicate?

The device does not physically exist.
The device drivers are not installed.
The device is not compatible with Windows 2000.
The device is not supported.

Admittedly I know enough about Linux to be dangerous. But I will take a shot at these.

16) The ability to survive failure of one or more components and continue functioning

17) The local host

18) -p

19)Primary, Locical, Extended

20)Lan Meter

21) #

22) Administrator, Root

23) Tar file in etc

24) Users are not familiar with the CLI

25) mailbox protocol, mail user agent, transport protocol

26) performance, management/monitoring tools, security, scalability, and robustness

27) BIOS

28)Telenet

29) star

30)The device drivers are not installed