Option C (Correct):Thedmesg -Tcommand converts the timestamps in the kernel ring buffer messages to a human-readable format. The defaultdmesgoutput shows the timestamps in a raw format (seconds since the kernel started), while the-Toption translates these timestamps into a human-readable date and time.
Option A (Incorrect):The-toption is used to remove the timestamps entirely from the output.
Option B (Incorrect):The-xoption provides extended information about the message (e.g., facility, level).
Option D (Incorrect):The-Woption waits for new messages and does not convert timestamps to a human-readable format.
Oracle Linux Reference:Refer to:
man dmesgfor more details ondmesgoptions.
Question 2
Which three are features of the btrfs file system?
Options:
A.
Block devices mirroring
B.
Copy-on-write metadata
C.
Cluster file system
D.
Efficient storage for small files
E.
Online resizing
F.
General-purpose volume manager
G.
Automatic defragmentation
Answer:
B, E, G
Explanation:
Option B (Correct):Btrfs uses a copy-on-write mechanism for both data and metadata, which ensures that the file system is more resilient to crashes and data corruption.
Option E (Correct):Btrfs supports online resizing, meaning that you can change the size of a mounted Btrfs file system without unmounting it.
Option G (Correct):Btrfs automatically defragments files in the background to maintain performance.
Option A (Incorrect):While Btrfs does support mirroring, it is not strictly block device mirroring in the traditional sense like RAID; it uses a different approach to redundancy.
Option C (Incorrect):Btrfs is not a cluster file system; it is designed for local file systems.
Option D (Incorrect):While Btrfs can store small files efficiently, it is not its primary design goal compared to other file systems optimized specifically for small files.
Option F (Incorrect):Btrfs is a file system with integrated volume management capabilities but is not a general-purpose volume manager like LVM.
Oracle Linux Reference:Refer to:
Oracle® Linux 8: Btrfs File System
man btrfsfor features and management.
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., , ]