Unix Interview Questions
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Explain what is inode?

734

How do we change file access permissions?

801

Explain how do we change file access permissions?

687

Explain how do you create special files like named pipes and device files?

724

How would you identify daemons in unix?

739

How to give execute permission for a file in unix?

694

What is Process id in unix?

751

What is Thread dump in unix?

767

How to null a file in unix?

834

How to find a file in unix?

745

What happens when we execute a unix command?

802

How to write the program on full-duplex communication on bidirectional(e.g using two pipes)?

761

Please describe the initial process sequence while the system boots up?

773

What is the condition required for dead lock in unix system?

727

Max relax-able permission value with out giving write permission to others?

767


Un-Answered Questions { Unix }

What is grep command in unix with examples?

835


What does the metacharacter mean?

807


What is a unix file?

699


How to change the password in unix operating system?

695


What do chgrp command do?

832


Explain command to show the space allocation of files?

837


Explain the terms ‘system calls’ and ‘library functions’ with respect to unix commands?

892


I want to invest in learning things that will get me good jobs in future. But wondering if Unix knowledge is something that is a MUST have or is it better to do any Data-warehouse tool (cognos, Qclik view, ETL etc..). Please suggest me.

2077


What is $# in unix?

703


Why does the sockets buffer fill up sooner than expected?

1129


What do you understand by the term single user system?

734


What is the root directory in unix?

699


Which unix shell is best?

715


Which command should you use to find the remaining disk space in unix server?

971


What is difference between unix and windows operating system?

733