257 interview questions for System Administrator (2026)

Easy

9 votes581 runs0 comment

Where does `kubectl` command store its configuration file ?

DevOps

Kubernetes

Raymondat Feb 2, 2024

Hard

9 votes449 runs0 comment

How to enable Azure AD Authentication in a hosted Application

DevOps

azure

authentication

Anonymous authorat Feb 8, 2022

Hard

7 votes1156 runs1 comment

How to create a snapshot of a logical volume in Linux

DevOps

logical volume

snapshot

Kevin Lefevreat Nov 27, 2021

Easy

7 votes1121 runs0 comment

List running processes.

DevOps

linux

processes

Kevin Lefevreat Sep 19, 2022

Hard

7 votes1104 runs1 comment

Configure the /etc/resolv.conf file to use the following nameservers: 10.1.1.1, 10.2.2.2, 10.3.3.3.

DevOps

linux

resolver

Kevin Lefevreat Jan 2, 2024

Medium

6 votes287 runs0 comment

What is the name of the cloud init service?

DevOps

cloud-init

Kevin Lefevreat Nov 11, 2021

Easy

5 votes1138 runs0 comment

Change file mode bits.

DevOps

chmod

file

Kevin Lefevreat Nov 27, 2021

Expert

5 votes609 runs0 comment

How many instances are running in each zone? A : 6 instances, B : 6 instances, C : 0 instances,A : 3 instances, B : 3 instances, C : 3 instances

DevOps

cloud

instances

Kevin Lefevreat Nov 23, 2021

Easy

5 votes545 runs0 comment

Complete the missing key words [keyword1] and [keyword2] in the following .yaml file

DevOps

Kubernetes

Raymondat Feb 2, 2024

Hard

5 votes543 runs

2 comments

Kubernetes hierarchy : what is inside what ?

DevOps

Kubernetes

Dragon parfaitat Feb 9, 2024

Easy

5 votes445 runs

1 comment

Planning the necessary resources (CPU, RAM, storage) for the new VM.,Selecting the operating system for the new VM.,Choosing a name for the new VM.

DevOps

Virtual machines

virtualization

vm

planning

Elyes Zaagat Nov 3, 2023

Hard

4 votes1116 runs1 comment

Change file permission of /home/strawberry/.ssh/authorized_keys to 600,Change file permission of /home/strawberry/ to 755

DevOps

linux

file permissions

Clément Devos (W3D Team)at Nov 27, 2021

Hard

4 votes1115 runs0 comment

What are the parameters passed to the kernel at boot time?

DevOps

kernel

parameters

Kevin Lefevreat Nov 27, 2021

Hard

4 votes1111 runs0 comment

What does the `-p` option do in `passwd` command?

DevOps

linux

password

Kevin Lefevreat Mar 6, 2023

Expert

4 votes623 runs0 comment

Private cloud is a cloud computing environment that is operated solely for a single organization

DevOps

cloud

Kevin Lefevreat Apr 3, 2023

Easy

4 votes471 runs

1 comment

What is the other nickname of Kubernetes?

DevOps

Kubernetes

Raymondat Feb 2, 2024

Hard

3 votes1127 runs0 comment

What is the default number of processes in a Linux system?

DevOps

linux

command

Kevin Lefevreat Dec 2, 2021

Easy

3 votes523 runs0 comment

What is a kubelet?

DevOps

Kubernetes

Raymondat Feb 2, 2024

Hard

3 votes479 runs0 comment

How to minimize latency between containers in Kubernetes?

DevOps

Kubernetes

Nick LAM YEE MANat Feb 13, 2024

Medium

3 votes386 runs0 comment

Routing between and within a virtual network in Azure

DevOps

routing

virtual network

Anonymous authorat Feb 8, 2022

257 interview questionsfor System Administrator (2026)

Test your technical skills before an interview of System Administrator with 257 corrected questions. Beginner, Intermediate or Expert level.

Where does `kubectl` command store its configuration file ?

How to enable Azure AD Authentication in a hosted Application

How to create a snapshot of a logical volume in Linux

List running processes.

Configure the /etc/resolv.conf file to use the following nameservers: 10.1.1.1, 10.2.2.2, 10.3.3.3.

What is the name of the cloud init service?

Change file mode bits.

How many instances are running in each zone? A : 6 instances, B : 6 instances, C : 0 instances,A : 3 instances, B : 3 instances, C : 3 instances

Complete the missing key words [keyword1] and [keyword2] in the following .yaml file

Kubernetes hierarchy : what is inside what ?

Planning the necessary resources (CPU, RAM, storage) for the new VM.,Selecting the operating system for the new VM.,Choosing a name for the new VM.

Change file permission of /home/strawberry/.ssh/authorized_keys to 600,Change file permission of /home/strawberry/ to 755

What are the parameters passed to the kernel at boot time?

What does the `-p` option do in `passwd` command?

Private cloud is a cloud computing environment that is operated solely for a single organization

What is the other nickname of Kubernetes?

What is the default number of processes in a Linux system?

What is a kubelet?

How to minimize latency between containers in Kubernetes?

Routing between and within a virtual network in Azure

257 interview questionsfor System Administrator (2026)

Test your technical skills before an interview of System Administrator with 257 corrected questions. Beginner, Intermediate or Expert level.

Where does `kubectl` command store its **configuration file** ?

How to enable Azure AD Authentication in a hosted Application

How to create a snapshot of a logical volume in Linux

List running processes.

Configure the /etc/resolv.conf file to use the following nameservers: 10.1.1.1, 10.2.2.2, 10.3.3.3.

What is the name of the cloud init service?

Change file mode bits.

How many instances are running in each zone? A : 6 instances, B : 6 instances, C : 0 instances,A : 3 instances, B : 3 instances, C : 3 instances

Complete the missing key words [keyword1] and [keyword2] in the following .yaml file

Kubernetes hierarchy : what is inside what ?

Planning the necessary resources (CPU, RAM, storage) for the new VM.,Selecting the operating system for the new VM.,Choosing a name for the new VM.

Change file permission of /home/strawberry/.ssh/authorized_keys to 600,Change file permission of /home/strawberry/ to 755

What are the parameters passed to the kernel at boot time?

What does the `-p` option do in `passwd` command?

Private cloud is a cloud computing environment that is operated solely for a single organization

What is the other nickname of Kubernetes?

What is the default number of processes in a Linux system?

What is a kubelet?

How to minimize latency between containers in Kubernetes?

Routing between and within a virtual network in Azure

Where does `kubectl` command store its configuration file ?