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If you run top command on a Linux server, what information will you see?

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If you run top command on a Linux server, what information will you see?
ADisk usage statistics
BReal-time system processes and resource usage
CNetwork configuration details
DList of files in the current directory
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Recall the purpose of the top command

    The 'top' command shows active processes and system resource usage live.
  2. Step 2: Match output to options

    It does not list files, network info, or disk usage directly.
  3. Final Answer:

    Real-time system processes and resource usage -> Option B
  4. Quick Check:

    top command = Live process and resource info [OK]
Quick Trick: top shows live processes and CPU/memory use [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Thinking top lists files
  • Confusing it with network commands
  • Assuming it shows disk stats

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