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Introduction to UNIX
Kate Wrightson
Joe Merlino

Basic System Administration - Part I

True or False

Click on the correct response for each question below.



1

On all well-configured systems, your attempts to use non-permitted system admin commands will be logged.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
2

Whoever has access to the root account has total control over the machine.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
3

Root can read any file in the system, but it needs write permission to modify another user's file.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
4

The system admin should always delete a user who commits a system violation.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
5

Individual users are assigned to "departments". File permissions can then be set for those belonging to the "department".
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
6

There is an upper limit to the number of groups possible on a system.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
7

The top directory in the filesystem is the \ directory.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
8

It is a good idea for the system administrator to take regular backups.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
9

It is always a good idea to write down your password.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
10

It is a good idea to change your password frequently.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE




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