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XK0-005 · Question #61

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of the X11 system?

The correct answer is A. X11 provides graphical display capabilities. X11 (also called the X Window System or X) is a foundational protocol and architecture for graphical user interfaces on Unix/Linux systems. It defines how graphical applications communicate with display hardware, enabling windows, icons, and mouse-driven interaction. X11…

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Question

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of the X11 system?

Options

  • AX11 provides graphical display capabilities
  • BX11 provides command line capabilities
  • CX11 provides networking capabilities
  • DX11 provides telephony capabilities.

How the community answered

(33 responses)
  • A
    88% (29)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    6% (2)
  • D
    3% (1)

Explanation

X11 (also called the X Window System or X) is a foundational protocol and architecture for graphical user interfaces on Unix/Linux systems. It defines how graphical applications communicate with display hardware, enabling windows, icons, and mouse-driven interaction. X11 follows a client-server model where the X server controls the physical display and input devices, while X clients (applications) request rendering. It does not provide command-line, networking (in the general sense), or telephony capabilities.

Topics

#X11#Graphical User Interface#Display Server#Linux Basics

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