Question 1

How is the source code for the main Linux kernel modules distributed?

Options :

A : It is included with the Linux kernel source code.

B :

The kernel modules are downloaded on demand as they are used during compilation.

C :

The kernel modules have their own release cycle and can be maintained separately

from the Linux kernel source.

D :

It is provided as a separate download alongside the Linux kernel source code of the

same version.

Answer: A

Question 2

What happens if the Linux kernel can't mount the root filesystem when booting?

Options :

A : An error message is shown and the administrator is asked by the kernel to specify a valid root filesystem to continue the boot process.

B : An error message is shown and the system reboots after a keypress.

C : An error message is shown and the system boots in maintenance mode.

D : An error message is shown showing which device couldn't be mounted or informing that init couldn't be found.

E : An error message is shown stating that the corresponding kernel module couldn't be loaded.

Answer: D

Question 3

What should be done to ensure a client machine uses the recursive nameserver running on

the IP address 192.168.0.1? (Choose TWO correct answers.)

Options :

A : Add nameserver 192.168.0.1 to /etc/resolv.conf.

B : Run route add nameserver 192.168.0.1.

C :

Run ifconfig eth0 nameserver 192.168.0.1.

D : Ensure that the dns service is listed in the hosts entry in the /etc/nsswitch.conf file.

E : Run bind add nameserver 192.168.0.1.

Answer: A,D

Question 4

After the downloading patch-4.6.4.xz from http://kernel.org, what are the next steps to

prepare the build of a version 4.6.4 Linux kernel? (Choose two.)

Options :

A :

Uncompress the file and move the resulting directory to /usr/src/linux

B : Apply the patch file to the kernel source directory containing kernel version 4.6.0

C : Apply the patch file to the kernel source directory containing kernel version 4.6.3

D : Uncompress the file using xz to get the uncompressed patch file

Answer: A,D

Question 5

When a makefile is included in a source code package, what are commonly defined targets

in the file?

Options :

A : CFLAGS, CPPFLAGS, LIBS, LDFLAGS

B :

clean, install, uninstall

C : PATHS, DESTDIR, LIBS, LDFLAGS

D : prefix, exec_prefix, bindir, mandir

Answer: B