What is the logrotate utility and how is it used?

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OpenSUSE includes the logrotate utility that administrators can use to manage large numbers of log files; it offers automatic rotation, compression, removal, and mailing of log files. Typically, you don't use the logrotate command manually; instead, you run the utility as a daily cron job. This utility has its own configuration file in the /etc directory called logrotate.conf. The /etc/logrotate.conf file is well documented with comments that can be viewed with the less /etc/logrotate.conf command.

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Which of the following statements is true?

a. Using existing exceptions makes the program less robust. b. Always create your own exception classes. c. An exception class is like any other class; however, a typical new exception class contains no members other than four constructors. d. The new exception class should extend RuntimeException if the program should be required to handle the exception.

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When you open a database, a Security Warning bar appears to prevent viruses from entering your computer

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Data ________ is a process that converts data into a useful format by fixing obvious errors

A) verification B) cleansing C) testing D) validation

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COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are experiencing some problems with your operating system on your desktop and want to repair some problems with your hard disk. Which of the following will you use?

A. backup tool B. PC maintenance tool C. file compression tool D. disk defragmenter

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