Week 3 – Package and Software Management

1. What are the best methods of checking the provided options from the installation package when performing an installation from the command line in Windows? Check all that apply.

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·        Consult the documentation for the application to see what options they provide.

·        Use the command option “program name.”

·        Install the application from the GUI.

·        Use the /?, /h, or /help flags when running the package to see if they provide any helpful output.

2. Which of the following file extensions are considered archives in Windows? Check all that apply.

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·        .rar

·        .exe

·        .txt

·        .zip

3. What PowerShell command can be used to extract and compress archives right from the command line?

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·        zip

·        7zip

·        Compress-Archive

·        Archive-Compress

Explanation: These commands are compatible with many different types of archive files, including ZIP files. It's possible that you'll need to utilize tools from a third party or extra PowerShell modules if you need to deal with archive formats other than ZIP.

4. What is the purpose of a DLL in Windows?

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·        To extract a package

·        To take up space on the hard drive.

·        To share a package of useful code among programs.

·        To guide the installation of a package via the Windows Installer.

Explanation: A Dynamic Link Library, or DLL, in Windows performs several functions, and it is an extremely important component in both the creation of Windows applications and the Windows operating system.

5. _____________ is used to guide the Windows Installer in the installation, maintenance, and removal of programs on the Windows operating system.

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·        A text file

·        An msi file

·        An archive file

·        An exe file

Explanation: Windows Installer Package (MSI) is the acronym that you need to search for in this context. When installing applications on a computer running the Windows operating system, the Windows Installer must follow the instructions provided by a Windows Installer Package in order to successfully install, maintain, and uninstall software. It provides details on the installation procedure, such as the files that need to be installed, the settings for the registry, and any individualized activities that need to be carried out throughout the process of installing, maintaining, or removing the software. The Windows Installer technology offers a standardized mechanism for the installation of software programs and the management of such installations on Windows-based computers.

6. What's the difference between apt and dpkg? Check all that apply.

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·        apt is used as a package manager.

·        dpkg installs package dependencies.

·        dpkg is used as a standalone Debian package command.

·        apt installs package dependencies.

7. Which of the following PowerShell commands will install the fictional package "awesomesoftware" from the Chocolatey software source?

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·        Install-Package -Name awesomesoftware -Source chocolatey

·        source chocolatey – Install-Package -Name awesomesoftware

·        Install-Package -Name chocolatey -Source awesomesoftware

·        Install-Package -Name awesomesoftware -Source MicrosoftWindows –

8. Before installing a software, which of the following commands should be run to get an updated version of the software?

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·        apt remove

·        apt search

·        apt install

·        apt update

Explanation: Simply substitute the exact name of the software package you want to update for "packageName" in the following command. This command will search the Chocolatey repository for the most recent version of the provided package and, if one is found, will update the currently installed version to the most recent one if it is available.

9. ________makes sure that the process of software installation, removal, update, and dependency management is as easy and automatic as possible.

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·        An update

·        A package manager

·        A software package

·        Software distribution

Explanation: Package Managers are responsible for ensuring that the steps involved in the process of installing software, removing it, updating it, and managing its dependencies are as simple and automated as feasible. Package managers are tools or software systems that facilitate the management of software packages on a computer by automating operations related to installing, updating, configuring, and removing software packages. This makes it easier for users to install, update, configure, and remove software packages. They manage dependencies and contribute to the upkeep of a system's software environment by helping to maintain consistency. For instance, Chocolatey, APT (Advanced Package Tool), and Yum are all good examples.

10. What does APT stand for?

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·        Administrative Program Tool

·        Assist Package Tool

·        Advance Package Tool

·        Advance Program Tool

Explanation: The abbreviation for Advanced Package Tool is APT. It is a package management system that is used in Linux distributions that are based on the Debian operating system, such as Debian and Ubuntu, as well as its variants. On Linux-based computers, the APT package manager makes the processes of installing, updating, and deleting software packages much more straightforward. Additionally, it manages dependencies and guarantees that the right installation of all necessary software components is carried out. The command line utilities apt and apt-get are two of the most prevalent ways in which APT is used.

11. Which of these does Windows use to search for the right driver for a new piece of hardware connected to a Windows computer?

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·        A data block

·        A hardware ID

·        A security patch

·        Kernel modules

Explanation: When a new piece of hardware is attached to a computer running Windows, Windows will utilize the Device Manager to look for the appropriate driver for the device. The Windows program known as Device Manager gives users the ability to monitor and control the various pieces of hardware that have been installed on their computers. Windows will often make an effort to automatically seek for and install the suitable driver for a newly connected piece of hardware by using the Device Manager. Users have the option to manually update or install drivers using the Device Manager interface in the event that the appropriate driver is not detected.

12. In Linux, in the /dev directory, which of these devices starts with sd?

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·        USB flash drives

·        Keyboards

·        Monitors

·        Mice

Explanation: Disk drives that use the SATA (Serial ATA) or SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) interfaces are represented by Linux devices that begin with "sd" in the /dev directory. Storage devices, like as hard drives and solid-state drives, are often thought of in conjunction with this category of gadgets.

13. Which of the following correctly describes a "Security Patch?"

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·        A program that runs in the background on the computer and downloads and installs updates

·        An entirely new, more secure, version of an operating system

·        A piece of fabric that’s meant to patch a broken cable

·        A piece of software that’s meant to fix up a security hole.

Explanation: A software update or a change to the source code that is meant to fix security vulnerabilities in a computer program or system is referred to as a "security patch." Patches for security flaws are supplied by software sellers, developers, or system administrators to address previously identified vulnerabilities in the program or system, therefore mitigating the risk of the software or system being exploited by malevolent users.

14. What controls the core components of the operating system in Linux?

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·        Update driver

·        The Device Manager

·        The kernel

·        BASH

Explanation: The kernel is responsible for controlling the fundamental aspects of the operating system in Linux. The kernel is the most important part of the operating system and serves as a go-between for the user-level software and the underlying hardware. It is responsible for the management of system resources, the provision of necessary services, and the facilitation of communication between software programs and the underlying hardware.

15. What type of Windows update model releases a full new system update package each month that supersedes the previous month’s update?

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·        Cumulative update

·        Independent update

·        Driver update

·        Sudo apt update

Explanation: Cumulative Update model is the name given to the kind of Windows update that distributes a whole new system update package on the first of every month, therefore replacing the version that was released the month before. Each monthly update in this approach incorporates all of the previously issued updates. This ensures that a system is always completely current with the most recent upgrades, bug fixes, and security patches as they become available.

Cumulative Updates streamline the process of updating software by combining all of the necessary adjustments into a single installation package. This makes it much simpler for end users to keep the software on their computers up to date. Users should just apply the most recent cumulative update to guarantee that they have all of the updates that have been released in the preceding months.

This approach is widely used in Windows operating systems, and users are strongly advised to get the most recent Cumulative Update in order to keep their computers secure and stable.

 

16. Which of the following file types are used to guide software installations in Windows? Select all that apply.

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·        deb files

·        .mpg files

·        .exe files

·        .msi files

17. What does the following command do in Ubuntu:dpkg -i UbuTestPackage?

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·        Uninstall a Debian package named “DPKG”

·        Search for a package that is installed on your Linux system

·        Uninstall a Debian package named “UbuTestPackage”

·        Install a Debian standalone package named “UbuTestPackage”

18. Fill in the blank: _____ are a central managed marketplace for app developers to publish and sell mobile apps.

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·        Package managers

·        Windows executables

·        Debian packages

·        App stores

Explanation: The word "App Stores" is the one you are searching for. App developers may publish and sell their mobile applications via app shops, which act as centralized marketplaces that are governed by the app stores themselves. These platforms, which are offered by firms such as Apple, Google, and Microsoft, provide customers with a curated area in which they may find mobile apps for their devices, download, and install such programs, respectively.

 

19. Which of the following Powershell commands will take all files from the desktop “TestArchive” directory, and archive it in a “TestArchive.zip” file?

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·        Create-Archive -path C:\Users\testuser\Desktop\TestArchive\ ~\Desktop\TestArchive.zip

·        B: Expand-Archive -path C:\Users\testuser\Desktop\TestArchive\ ~\Desktop\TestArchive.zip

·        Archive -path C:\Users\testuser\Desktop\TestArchive.zip ~\Desktop\TestArchive\

·        *A: Compress-Archive -path C:\Users\testuser\Desktop\TestArchive\ ~\Desktop\TestArchive.zip

20. Which of the following is a third party package manager for Windows?

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·        Chocolatey

·        Windows installer

·        Puppet

·        SCCM

Explanation: Chocolatey is an example of a third-party package management that can be used with Windows. Chocolatey is a package manager for Windows that helps streamline the process of managing software packages, including their installation, updates, and management. It simplifies the process of deploying software on Windows systems by offering a command-line interface (CLI) for package management and providing a command-line interface for package management. Chocolatey allows users to install and manage a broad variety of software packages sourced from the Chocolatey community repository. Additionally, users may build their own software packages for usage inside their organization using Chocolatey.

 

21. Which of the following is the repository source file in Ubuntu?

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·        /etc/repository_sources

·        /etc/APT/sources.list

·        /etc/repsrc.lst

·        /apt/repositories.lst

22. In Ubuntu, when a device is connected to your computer, a device file is created in the /dev directory. What kind of device might create a file called /dev/sdc?

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·        A monitor

·        A keyboard

·        A printer

·        A memory stick

23. Which of the following actions can be done through right-clicking in Windows’ Device Manager console? Select all that apply.

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·        Uninstalling a device driver

·        Installing a new device driver

·        Disabling a device driver

·        Updating a device driver

24. Which of the following actions may update your Linux device drivers? Select all that apply.

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·        Installing a kernel module

·        Updating the /dev directory

·        Plugging in a new device

·        Updating the Linux kernel

25. Which of the following commands will install a new version of the Linux kernel?

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·        install NewKernel

·        uname -r

·        sudo apt update

·        sudo apt full-upgrade

Explanation: You will normally use a command that corresponds to the package management of the Linux distribution you are using in order to install a new version of the Linux kernel on a system that is using a package manager.

Shuffle Q/A 1

26. Which of the following is a method for installing an app into a mobile OS?

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·        Side-loading

·        Unlocking

·        Down-storing

·        Uploading

27. Which of the following file types are a common type of archive file? Select all that apply.

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·        .tar files

·        .rar files

·        .msi files

·        .deb files

28. Which of the following Powershell commands will verify that a software package called “TestPackage” has been successfully installed on your system?

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·        Get-Package -name TestPackage

·        Install-Package -name TestPackage

·        Uninstall-Package -name TestPackage

·        Find-Package TestPackage -IncludeDependencies

Explanation: You may use the Get-Command cmdlet in PowerShell to check whether the installed command or executable that is connected with the "TestPackage" software package is accessible on your system in order to determine whether or not the installation of the "TestPackage" software package on your system was completed successfully.

 

29. What is a software repository?

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·        A server that acts like a central storage location for packages

·        An open-source graphical editor

·        A package manager used in Windows

·        A package manager used in Ubuntu

Explanation: A software repository is a storage area that allows software packages, programs, and updates to be accessed and installed on a computer or a computing system. A software repository may be found on a computer or a computing system. It acts as a hub for the management and distribution of software, making it easy for users to get access to programs and set them up on their devices.

 

30. What is the piece of software that helps hardware devices interact with an operating system?

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·        The devmgmt.msc program

·        The hardware ID

·        A device driver

·        A cmdlet

Explanation: A device driver is a piece of software that allows hardware devices interface with an operating system. These device drivers may be found on the manufacturer's website. A device driver is a specialized piece of software that works in conjunction with an operating system to facilitate communication and act as a translation layer between the OS and a particular piece of hardware.

31. When Windows notices that a new device has been connected, what’s the first thing it will do?

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·        Ask for the new device’s hardware ID

·        Scan the device for viruses

·        Place the new device in an existing device category in Device Manager

·        Create a new device category in Device Manager

32. Which of the following will appear as a character device in your Ubuntu /dev directory? Select all that apply.

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·        A keyboard

·        A mouse

·        A hard drive

·        A CD-ROM

33. Which of the following commands will update your Linux application sources?

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·        sudo apt update

·        install source.list

·        sudo apt full-upgrade

·        uname -r

34. Which of the following file types is used to guide software installations in Ubuntu?

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·        .msi files

·        .deb files

·        .mpg files

·        .exe files

Explanation: The Debian package file (.deb) is the kind of file that is used to direct software installation processes in Ubuntu and other Linux distributions that are based on Debian. Debian packages are archives that include built binaries, libraries, configuration files, and metadata necessary for managing software on Debian-based systems. These components are essential for installing and managing software.

35. What does the following command do in Ubuntu:apt-get install NamePackage?

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·        List all packages installed on your Linux system

·        Install a software package named “NamePackage” using a package manager

·        Search for a package named “NamePackage” on your Linux system

·        Uninstall a software package named “NamePackage”

36. Which of the following is the package manager used in Ubuntu?

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·        Launchpad

·        Gimp

·        Puppet

·        APT

Explanation: The Advanced Package Tool, or APT, is what's utilized in Ubuntu as its package management. A sophisticated command-line program known as APT is used to manage software packages on Ubuntu and other Linux distributions based on the Debian operating system.

When working with APT, it is usual practice to use the apt-get and apt commands to carry out a variety of package management operations. These tasks include installing, updating, and uninstalling software packages. APT takes care of dependencies automatically, which makes it much simpler for users to manage software and install it on their Ubuntu computers.

 

37. Fill in the blank: Most vendors or computer hardware manufacturers will assign a special string of characters to their devices called a _____.

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·        management prompt

·        naming token

·        device category

·        hardware ID

Explanation: The majority of companies who sell or produce computer hardware will give each of their products a unique string of characters that is referred to as a hardware identifier or hardware ID.

 

Shuffle Q/A 2

38. Which of the following actions will open Windows’ Device Manager console? Select all that apply.

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·        Plug in a new device

·        Open the Run dialog box and type in devmgmt.msc

·        Restart your computer

·        Right-click on “This PC,” in the Windows file menu, then select “Manage”

39. When troubleshooting a mobile app, which of the following will remove all changes to the settings and sign out of any accounts that the app was signed into?

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·        Updating the app

·        Clearing the cache

·        Restarting the mobile OS

·        Shutting down the mobile device

Explanation: You may sign out of any accounts that the mobile app was logged into by performing a reset or clearing the app's data and cache while you are troubleshooting a mobile app. This will delete any modifications that were made to the settings of the app.

40. Which of the following Powershell commands will create a directory called “TestArchive” on your desktop by expanding the TestArchive.zip file?

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·        Compress-Archive -path C:\Users\testuser\Desktop\TestArchive\ ~\Desktop\TestArchive.zip

·        Create-Archive -path C:\Users\testuser\Desktop\TestArchive.zip ~\Desktop\TestArchive\

·        *A: Expand-Archive -path C:\Users\testuser\Desktop\TestArchive.zip ~\Desktop\TestArchive\

·        Extract-Archive -path C:\Users\testuser\Desktop\TestArchive\ ~\Desktop\TestArchive.zip

Explanation: You can use the Expand-Archive cmdlet in PowerShell to extract the contents of the "TestArchive.zip" file and place the extracted files in a directory on your desktop with the name "TestArchive."

41. Which of the following Powershell commands will install a software package called “TestPackage” on your system?

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·        Install-Package -name TestPackage

·        Get-Package -name TestPackage

·        TestPackage-Install -Chocolatey

·        Find-Package TestPackage -IncludeDependencies

Explanation: The precise PowerShell command that must be executed in order to install a software package might change depending on the packaging method that is being used as well as the particular installation requirements of the software package. Nevertheless, if we suppose a situation that occurs often, in which the package may be obtained using a package management such as Chocolatey.

42. Which of the following commands will show you what Linux kernel version you have?

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·        show NewKernel

·        uname -r

·        sudo apt update

·        sudo apt full-upgrade