Oracle Exadata Database Machine and Database In-Memory — Question 1

Which two statements are true of the GRUB menu?

Answer options

• A. GRUB is the default boot loader for Oracle Solaris 11 SPARC and x86.
• B. GRUB supports Oracle Solaris and Oracle Linux only.
• C. GRUB loads a kernel based upon the file name, disk, and partition specified.
• D. GRUB uses boot environments for all operating systems.
• E. GRUB is fully compliant with the Multiboot specification.

Correct answer: A, C

Explanation

Answer A is correct because GRUB is indeed the default boot loader for Oracle Solaris 11 on both SPARC and x86 architectures. Answer C is also correct as GRUB loads a kernel using the specified parameters. The other options are incorrect; B is wrong because GRUB supports more than just Oracle systems, D is incorrect since boot environments are not universally used by all operating systems, and E is misleading because while GRUB is compliant, it is not fully compliant with all aspects of the Multiboot specification.