Arista Arista Linux Essentials Exam
Arista Linux Essentials (Page 3 )

Updated On: 30-Jan-2026

The standard output file descriptor defaults to what?

  1. Screen
  2. Keyboard
  3. Hard Drive
  4. Null Device

Answer(s): A



What is the name of the Linux mascot?

  1. Linus
  2. Bell
  3. Tux
  4. Dennis Ritchie

Answer(s): C


Reference:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tux_(mascot)



Which of these statements is true?

  1. “.” And “…” are always used in absolute paths
  2. Absolute paths start with a “/”
  3. Best practice is to always use absolute paths in scripts and when running commands as root
  4. Relative paths can start with a “/”

Answer(s): B



Which utility can be used to compare the content of two files?

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

Answer(s): D


Reference:

https://www.softwaretestinghelp.com/compare-two-files-unix/



Why shouldn’t you use standard package and dependency management on an Arista switch?

  1. Arista switches can’t run package managers
  2. Arista modifies the kernel to disallow it
  3. Running an install could update dependencies required for the base EOS install
  4. There is no reason not to use them on an Arista switch

Answer(s): C



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