Linux Fundamentals (LX1E) Exam 2 – Page 1 of 5
VERIFIED 2026 Linux Fundamentals (LX1E)
25 QUESTIONS (4 MARKS PER QUESTION)
Read each statement carefully, and then circle the letter of the correct answer.
1. What command is used to look up your network information in terminal?
a) ipconfig
b) ifconfig – correct answer
c) netconfig
d) ipconf
2. In vim, when you are in command mode, what happens when you press the letter "o"?
a) vim changes to insert mode and places the cursor at the beginning of the text
b) vim changes to insert mode and opens a new line underneath the current line for
entering text. - correct answer
c) vim changes to insert mode and places the cursor at the end of the current line for
entering text
d) vim changes to insert mode and places the cursor at the begining of the last line
3. The default desktop environment for Debian, Fedora, and Ubuntu is .
a) GNOME
b) KDE
c) XFCE
d) Compiz
4. You want to browse the available free software for Ubuntu from the GNOME desktop.
Where would you go?
a) Go to the Ubuntu website
b) Use the Ubuntu Software Store
c) Use the Software Sources
d) Go to freeware.com
5. The graphical package manager most often used with Debian distributions of Linux,
including Ubuntu is called .
a) YUM
b) Update Manager
c) Synaptic Package Manager
d) Package Manager
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, Linux Fundamentals (LX1E) Exam 2 – Page 2 of 5
6. In GNOME, what is the shortcut key combination to access the Applications menu?
a) Ctrl-Alt-F1
b) Alt-F1
c) Alt-Print Screen
d) Ctrl-Alt-D
7. In GNOME, a(n) is a small application whose user interface resides within a panel.
a) daemon
b) process
c) applet
d) accessory
8. In GNOME, what is the standard text editor?
a) gpad
b) gedit
c) gtext
d) gword
9. In GNOME, the menu is a quick way to go to various locations on your computer
and local network.
a) Link
b) Places
c) Locations
d) Computer
10. In GNOME it is possible to add a menu.
a) TRUE
b) FALSE
11. In Mode, each Nautilus window corresponds to a single folder.
a) Classic
b) Advanced
c) Spatial – correct answer
d) Browser
© 2012 October 10, 2012
VERIFIED 2026 Linux Fundamentals (LX1E)
25 QUESTIONS (4 MARKS PER QUESTION)
Read each statement carefully, and then circle the letter of the correct answer.
1. What command is used to look up your network information in terminal?
a) ipconfig
b) ifconfig – correct answer
c) netconfig
d) ipconf
2. In vim, when you are in command mode, what happens when you press the letter "o"?
a) vim changes to insert mode and places the cursor at the beginning of the text
b) vim changes to insert mode and opens a new line underneath the current line for
entering text. - correct answer
c) vim changes to insert mode and places the cursor at the end of the current line for
entering text
d) vim changes to insert mode and places the cursor at the begining of the last line
3. The default desktop environment for Debian, Fedora, and Ubuntu is .
a) GNOME
b) KDE
c) XFCE
d) Compiz
4. You want to browse the available free software for Ubuntu from the GNOME desktop.
Where would you go?
a) Go to the Ubuntu website
b) Use the Ubuntu Software Store
c) Use the Software Sources
d) Go to freeware.com
5. The graphical package manager most often used with Debian distributions of Linux,
including Ubuntu is called .
a) YUM
b) Update Manager
c) Synaptic Package Manager
d) Package Manager
© 2012 October 10, 2012
, Linux Fundamentals (LX1E) Exam 2 – Page 2 of 5
6. In GNOME, what is the shortcut key combination to access the Applications menu?
a) Ctrl-Alt-F1
b) Alt-F1
c) Alt-Print Screen
d) Ctrl-Alt-D
7. In GNOME, a(n) is a small application whose user interface resides within a panel.
a) daemon
b) process
c) applet
d) accessory
8. In GNOME, what is the standard text editor?
a) gpad
b) gedit
c) gtext
d) gword
9. In GNOME, the menu is a quick way to go to various locations on your computer
and local network.
a) Link
b) Places
c) Locations
d) Computer
10. In GNOME it is possible to add a menu.
a) TRUE
b) FALSE
11. In Mode, each Nautilus window corresponds to a single folder.
a) Classic
b) Advanced
c) Spatial – correct answer
d) Browser
© 2012 October 10, 2012
