Linux CLI - Process Management
Which command correctly runs
ping google.com in the background?Which command correctly runs ping google.com in the background?
easy📝 Conceptual Q2 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify correct placement of
The&&must be at the end of the command to run it in the background. ping google.com & places it correctly.Step 2: Analyze other options
& ping google.com places&before the command, which is invalid syntax. ping & google.com splits the command incorrectly. ping google.com && uses&&, which means run next command if previous succeeds, not background.Final Answer:
ping google.com & -> Option CQuick Check:
Background & at end = correct syntax [OK]
Quick Trick: Put & at command end to background it [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Placing & before command
- Using && instead of &
- Splitting command incorrectly
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