Arista Arista Linux Essentials Exam
Arista Linux Essentials (Page 2 )

Updated On: 30-Jan-2026

Which utility can be used to merge sequentially corresponding lines of input streams into a single output stream?

  1. sort
  2. cut
  3. paste
  4. diff
  5. grep

Answer(s): C



What is the standard sequence for booting a standard PC?

  1. POST->BIOS->Kernel
  2. BIOS->Kernel->POST->OS
  3. BIOS->MBR->POST->Kernel
  4. POST->BIOS->Boot Loader->Kernel

Answer(s): C



The at system is used to

  1. set the system clock
  2. run something at a later time
  3. schedule something to run at intervals
  4. timestamp the system logs

Answer(s): B


Reference:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/At_(Unix)



What software is contained in a Linux distribution?

  1. The full operating system, including the kernel, package manager, GNU tools and libraries, documentation, a GUI, and other software.
  2. Optional software that sits on top of the kernel and includes package management and a GUI.
  3. A repository of optional software available to install via the package management system.
  4. A specially modified kernel designed to perform one task extremely well.

Answer(s): A



Which two characters are required at the top of a script to inform the kernel on which interpreter to use? (choose two)

  1. !!
  2. $!
  3. #$
  4. #!

Answer(s): B,D



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