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Linux System Administrator Assessment Test

Topics Covered

Linux Operating System
Computer Fundamentals
Networking Basics
Linux Command
Data Warehouse

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Linux System Administrator
Network Administrator
Associate System Administrator
SysOps Administrator
Linux Admin

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Sample Questions of this test

Question

How many lines does the following code output?

for i in 1..10; do
    echo $i
done
for i in {1..10}; do
    echo $i
done
for i in "1..5"; do
    echo $i
done

Answer

- 3
- 12
- 21
- 25
- 16

Question

How is a database different from a data warehouse?

Answer

- A data warehouse is a repository of information from multiple sources over a history of time while a database is a collection of interrelated data that represents its current status
- A database is a repository of information from multiple sources over a history of time while a data warehouse is a collection of interrelated data that represents its current status
- A database is a repository of information from a single source over a history of time while a data warehouse is a collection of interrelated data that represents its past status
- A data warehouse is a repository of information from a single source over a history of time while a database is a collection of interrelated data that represents its past status

Question

Suppose a list contains 1000 numeric elements which are in increasing order. You are provided a task of designing an efficient algorithm in order to get the lower complexity to search an element in the list. Predict the maximum number of key operations are required for your algorithm.

Answer

- 500
- 1
- 10
- 9
- None of the mentioned

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Test details:

In online Linux admin test, an emphasis is laid upon evaluating the knowledge of applied skills gained through real work experience, rather than theoretical knowledge. Our system administrator skills assessment test can be taken by candidates from anywhere in the comfort of their time zone.

Linux administration test may contain MCQ's (Multiple Choice Questions), MAQ's (Multiple Answer Questions), Fill in the Blank, Descriptive, Whiteboard Questions, Audio / Video Questions, True or False.

Test Duration: 40 minutes

40 Application Questions

The combination of application and theory questions in Linux system administrator test, helps to evaluate technical as well as practical skills of candidates.

Test description:

Linux is one of the most widely used operating systems. Linux system administrator is responsible to effectively configure, operate, administer & secure the hardware and networking software in Linux environments. Linux system administrator should possess strong knowledge of Linux servers in virtualized environments, fundamentals of Linux scripting languages, proficiency with configuration management & network tools, etc.

Linux system administrator assessment test is specifically designed & validated by experienced subject matter experts (SMEs) to assess the skills of Linux system administrator as per the industry standards.

Linux system administrator skills assessment test helps recruiters & hiring managers to test administrative, networking and documentation skills of candidates before an interview.

Linux admin test contains questions on the following topics:

Linux Operating System
Linux Command
Networking Basics
Data Warehouse
Computer Fundamentals

Linux administration test helps to screen the candidates who possess traits as follows:

1. Ability to install and configure software and hardware
2. Strong knowledge of protocols such as DNS, HTTP, LDAP, SMTP and SNMP
3. Experience in fault finding, analysis of logging information for reporting of performance exceptions
4. Proficiency while working on databases, networks (LAN, WAN) and patch management
5. Ability to monitor system performance and capacity planning
6. Good understanding of creating and modifying scripts or applications to perform tasks

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