LFCS · Question #872
What is the purpose of the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard?
The correct answer is D. It is a distribution neutral description of locations of files and directories. The Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS) establishes a consistent directory structure for Unix-like operating systems.
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- AIt is a security model used to ensure files are organized according to their permissions and
- BIt provides unified tools to create, maintain and manage multiple filesystems in a common way.
- CIt defines a common internal structure of inodes for all compliant filesystems.
- DIt is a distribution neutral description of locations of files and directories.
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(37 responses)- A3% (1)
- B3% (1)
- C5% (2)
- D89% (33)
Why each option
The Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS) establishes a consistent directory structure for Unix-like operating systems.
FHS focuses on defining a standard directory structure, not on file permissions or implementing a security model.
FHS describes a hierarchy, not a set of tools for creating, maintaining, or managing filesystems.
FHS defines the logical organization of files and directories, not the internal technical structure of inodes for filesystems.
The FHS specifies a standard directory structure for Unix-like operating systems, ensuring that applications and users can predict where to find specific types of files, regardless of the particular distribution, which improves interoperability and simplifies system administration.
Concept tested: Linux Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS) purpose
Source: https://access.redhat.com/documentation/en-us/red_hat_enterprise_linux/9/html/managing_storage_devices/introduction-to-the-filesystem-hierarchy-standard_managing-storage-devices
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