Option A (Correct):The/procfile system is a pseudo-file system that contains runtime system information (e.g., system memory, mounted devices, hardware configuration, etc.). Files such as/proc/meminfoand/proc/cpuinfoprovide detailed information about memory and CPUs, respectively.
Option C (Correct):The/sysfile system, also known as sysfs, provides a view of the kernel's device model. It contains information about system hardware, including CPUs and memory. For example,/sys/devices/system/cpu/contains directories and files that provide detailed information about each CPU.
Option B (Incorrect):The/sysfile system does not contain a list of running processes. Running processes are listed in the/procfile system, with each process having its own directory under/proc.
Option D (Incorrect):/procdoes not contain a list of network drivers specifically. Network driver information is available under/proc/net, but this does not equate to a list of drivers.
Option E (Incorrect):The/sysfile system does not contain a list of mounted devices. Mounted devices are listed in/proc/mountsor the/etc/mtabfile.
Oracle Linux Reference:For more details, see:
Oracle® Linux 8: The/procand/sysFile Systems.
Question 2
Which two statements are true about the Oracle Linux 8 boot process?
Options:
A.
The bootloader loads the initramfs file into memory and extracts the vmlinuz file into a temporary file system (tmpfs).
B.
The kernel loads driver modules from vmlinuz that are required to access the root file system.
C.
The bootloader loads the initramfs file into memory and extracts the vmlinuz file into the /boot file system.
D.
The kernel loads driver modules from initramfs that are required to access the root file system.
E.
Both the vmlinuz file and the initramfs file are located in the /boot directory.
Answer:
D, E
Explanation:
Explanation of Answer D:Theinitramfs(initial RAM filesystem) is a temporary filesystem loaded into memory during the boot process, containing essential drivers and utilities. The kernel usesinitramfsto load necessary drivers and modules required to access the root file system, particularly if it resides on a disk that requires special drivers.
Explanation of Answer E:Both thevmlinuz(the compressed Linux kernel image) and theinitramfsfile are located in the/bootdirectory. The bootloader, such as GRUB, reads these files from/bootto start the system.
[Reference:, Oracle Linux 8 Documentation:Oracle Linux Boot Process Guide, The boot process documentation describes the roles ofvmlinuzandinitramfsfiles and their locations., Clarification on Incorrect Options:, Option A:is incorrect because the bootloader does not extractvmlinuzinto a temporary filesystem; it loadsvmlinuzinto memory., Option B:is incorrect because driver modules are loaded frominitramfs, notvmlinuz., Option C:is incorrect because the bootloader does not extractvmlinuzinto the/bootfilesystem;/bootis where the files are located., , ]
Question 3
Which two types of reports does iostat generate?
Options:
A.
Storage Utilization Report
B.
Device Utilization Report
C.
Memory Utilization Report
D.
Swap Utilization Report
E.
CPU Utilization Report
Answer:
B, E
Explanation:
Explanation of Answer B:iostatis a tool used to monitor system input/output device loading by observing the time devices are active concerning their average transfer rates. The "Device Utilization Report" provides statistics about device utilization and throughput rates, which is critical in identifying performance bottlenecks.
Explanation of Answer E:iostatalso generates "CPU Utilization Reports." These reports provide data about how the CPU is utilized during input/output operations, showing the percentage of CPU time used for user processes, system processes, and the time the CPU remains idle.
[Reference:, Oracle Linux 8 Documentation:Oracle Linux Performance Monitoring Tools Guide, Theiostatcommand documentation provides details on how to interpret device and CPU utilization reports., Clarification on Incorrect Options:, Option A:"Storage Utilization Report" is not a standard term used byiostat; storage utilization is inferred from device utilization., Option C:"Memory Utilization Report" is unrelated toiostat, which focuses on I/O and CPU., Option D:"Swap Utilization Report" is not generated byiostat; tools likevmstatorfreeprovide such details., , ]