Random Linux+ Question #6

Discussion in 'Linux+' started by tripwire45, Jun 27, 2005.

  1. tripwire45
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    Which of the following is true about the null device /dev/null? Choose all that apply:

    1. It is a virtual file
    2. Data written to this file is discarded
    3. This file produces output but discards input
    4. Similar to the Windows (DOS) file NUL
    5. Similar to the Amiga devices file NIL
    6. Receives data through redirection

    Answer later.
     
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  2. Mitzs
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    Mitzs Ducktape Goddess

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    I"m going with number 2. I feel a furball coming on. :eek:
     
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  3. tripwire45
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    tripwire45 Zettabyte Poster

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    You might want to read the question again, especially the part that says Choose all that apply. :wink:
     
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  4. Mitzs
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    Your lucky you got that much out of me. :blink
     
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  5. tripwire45
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    tripwire45 Zettabyte Poster

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    Well then, since you're feeling adventurous, why not take a crack at the other Linux+ questions. Who knows? Once Ryan pops in and starts posting, it'll be all over anyway. :tongue
     
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  6. AJ

    AJ 01000001 01100100 01101101 01101001 01101110 Administrator

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    No idea at all

    1

    2

    3

    :blink
     
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  7. nugget
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    1, 2, and 6 for me.:oops:
     
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  8. Phoenix
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    Phoenix 53656e696f7220 4d6f64

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    1, 2 and 5 possibly
    not sure on this one
     
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  9. EMacd

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    1, 2 and 4. I think that 6 is possible, but doesn't have to
     
  10. Mitzs
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    Mitzs Ducktape Goddess

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    The only thing I can find on that stupid null device is
    "On Unix and Linux platforms, the null device (/dev/null) accepts and reads data as does any ordinary file, except with the behaviour of immediately discarding it."

    grrr, I knew there was a reason I didn't like linux. :x
     
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  11. tripwire45
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    tripwire45 Zettabyte Poster

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    Answer time: All answers are correct except for 3. /dev/null does *not* product output of any sort.
     
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