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Quiz: Linux Careers and the Future

Test your understanding of Linux career paths, certifications, and future trends.

1. What does a System Administrator (Sysadmin) primarily do?

  1. Write application code
  2. Install, configure, and maintain computer systems and servers
  3. Design user interfaces
  4. Create marketing materials
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The correct answer is B. System Administrators are responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting computer systems and servers. They ensure systems run smoothly, manage user accounts, backups, security, and updates.

Concept Tested: System Administrator

See: Chapter 26 - System Administrator

2. What is DevOps?

  1. A programming language
  2. A culture and practice combining development and operations
  3. A type of server
  4. A security protocol
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The correct answer is B. DevOps combines software development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops) practices to shorten the development lifecycle, deliver software faster, and improve reliability through automation, CI/CD, and collaboration.

Concept Tested: DevOps Engineer

See: Chapter 26 - DevOps

3. What operating system does the Mars Ingenuity helicopter run?

  1. Windows
  2. Linux
  3. macOS
  4. A custom proprietary OS
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The correct answer is B. NASA's Ingenuity helicopter runs Linux! It uses a radiation-hardened processor running a real-time Linux variant. Linux was chosen for its reliability, open-source nature, and extensive testing.

Concept Tested: Linux in Space

See: Chapter 26 - Linux in Space

4. What is Automotive Grade Linux (AGL)?

  1. A car racing video game
  2. An open-source Linux platform for vehicle infotainment
  3. A driver's license system
  4. A car maintenance guide
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The correct answer is B. Automotive Grade Linux (AGL) is an open-source platform for in-vehicle infotainment, telematics, and other automotive applications. Major car manufacturers contribute to and use AGL.

Concept Tested: Linux in Cars

See: Chapter 26 - Linux in Cars

5. Why is Rust being adopted in the Linux kernel?

  1. It's faster than C
  2. It provides memory safety without sacrificing performance
  3. It has better graphics
  4. It's easier to read
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The correct answer is B. Rust offers memory safety guarantees at compile time without a garbage collector, preventing common bugs like buffer overflows and use-after-free that plague C code. This improves security while maintaining C-like performance.

Concept Tested: C vs Rust

See: Chapter 26 - C vs Rust

6. Which certification is considered entry-level for Linux professionals?

  1. RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer)
  2. CompTIA Linux+ or LFCA
  3. LFCE (Linux Foundation Certified Engineer)
  4. Kubernetes Administrator
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The correct answer is B. CompTIA Linux+ and LFCA (Linux Foundation Certified Associate) are entry-level certifications. They validate foundational Linux skills and are good starting points before pursuing advanced certifications like RHCSA or LFCS.

Concept Tested: Linux Certifications

See: Chapter 26 - Certifications

7. What is a Cloud Engineer responsible for?

  1. Weather forecasting
  2. Designing, building, and managing cloud infrastructure
  3. Creating cloud-shaped graphics
  4. Maintaining physical servers only
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The correct answer is B. Cloud Engineers design, build, and manage infrastructure on cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure. They work with virtual machines, containers, serverless functions, and infrastructure as code.

Concept Tested: Cloud Engineer

See: Chapter 26 - Cloud Engineer

8. What does a Network Administrator do?

  1. Manages social networks
  2. Maintains and secures computer networks and related infrastructure
  3. Creates network diagrams only
  4. Sells networking equipment
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The correct answer is B. Network Administrators install, configure, and maintain computer networks including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs. They ensure network security, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and plan network capacity.

Concept Tested: Network Administrator

See: Chapter 26 - Network Administrator

9. What is the RHCSA certification?

  1. Red Hat Certified Security Administrator
  2. Red Hat Certified System Administrator
  3. Real Hardware Computer System Analysis
  4. Remote Host Control System Access
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The correct answer is B. RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator) is a popular intermediate-level Linux certification. It's a hands-on, performance-based exam that validates real-world administration skills on Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

Concept Tested: Linux Certifications

See: Chapter 26 - RHCSA

10. According to the chapter, what percentage of the world's top supercomputers run Linux?

  1. About 50%
  2. About 75%
  3. 100%
  4. About 25%
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The correct answer is C. All 500 of the world's top supercomputers run Linux. Linux dominates in high-performance computing because of its flexibility, performance, and open-source nature that allows deep customization.

Concept Tested: Future of Linux

See: Chapter 26 - Linux Dominance