Practice Questions

Question 1 Match each pseudo file system with its use.
• a. CacheFS1. Temporary files
• b. PROCFS2. Alternative pathnames
• c. TMPFS3. Process information
• d. LOFS4. Local caching of data
A1: Answers a-4, b-3, c-1, and d-2 are correct. CacheFS is used for local caching of data from remote file systems. PROCFS provides status and other information for active processes. TMPFS provides a storage area for fast access to temporary files. LOFS provides access to existing data using alternative pathnames.
Question 2 Which swap command-line argument adds a swap file to the system swap space?

  • a. -a

  • b. -d

  • c. -l

  • d. -s

A2: Answer a is correct. The swap command's -a command-line argument adds a swap file to the system swap space. -d deletes a ...

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