Unix - Computer Science Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

(11) In awk, -v option is used to specify

[A] assign value to the variable var

[B] pattern ending with v

[C] file containing awk script

[D] field separator in record

Answer: Option [A]

(12) The following display information of a file represents:

Irwxrwxrwx 1 root 1200 March 12, 2001 abc

[A] socket file

[B] ordinary file

[C] ordinary directory

[D] link file/directory

Answer: Option [D]

(13) tail+8, file1>file2 causes to

[A] copy top 8 lines of the file1 to file2

[B] remove top 8 lines of the file1 and copies remaining contents of the file1 to file2

[C] copy all lines except top 7 line in the file1 to file2

[D] none of these above

Answer: Option [C]

(14) What is the run level to halt & power off the UNIX system ?

[A] init 0

[B] init 2

[C] init 5

[D] init 4

Answer: Option [A]

(15) What is the task of the UNIX operating system ?

[A] Provides a link between the system components and applications

[B] Provides a link between the kernel and applications

[C] Provides a link between the user and applications

[D] Provides a link between the user and the System

Answer: Option [D]

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