Configuring Utilities - Quiz Explanation
Finding Specifications and Configuring Utilities
The correct answers are indicated below, along with text that explains the correct answers.
1.
Which option is the preferred source for configuration settings?
Please select the best answer.
A.
The Internet
B.
The card's manual
C.
The SuperProbe utility
D.
The manufacturer
The correct answer is B
, because the card's manual contains the most reliable reference information.
A, C, and D are incorrect because they are methods used when the documentation cannot be found.
2.
Which of these files contains the X server configuration information
Please select the best answer.
A.
/etc/X11/XF86Config
B.
/etc/xf86config
C.
/etc/XConfigurator
D.
/etc/XF86Config
The correct answer is A.
/etc/X11/XF86Config
is the file that contains the X server configuration information.
B and C are incorrect because they are utilities used to modify
/etc/X11/XF86Config
. D is incorrect because it is a file that simply doesn't exist.
3.
What makes SuperProbe a less desirable option for finding specifications?
Please select the best answer.
A.
It provides too much information.
B.
It doesn't find specifications.
C.
It can hang the system.
D.
It can damage the hardware.
The correct answer is C.
Because of the nature of SuperProbe's functions, it can hang your system. However, it will not otherwise damage the system. When it works, it is very convenient and accurate.
A is incorrect because the information SuperProbe provides is the necessary information for configuration. B is incorrect because SuperProbe does find the specifications when it works properly. D is incorrect because SuperProbe won't damage the hardware. Incorrect scan rates damage hardware.
