[Solved] What does the fg command do in a Linux shell? — Ans: Brings a background job to the foreground for interaction | Linux CLI

Linux CLI - Process Management

What does the fg command do in a Linux shell?

ABrings a background job to the foreground for interaction

BStops a running job immediately

CLists all running jobs

DTerminates a background job

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the purpose of fg
The fg command is used to bring a job running in the background to the foreground so you can interact with it directly.
Step 2: Compare with other commands
jobs lists jobs, bg resumes jobs in background, and stopping or terminating jobs use other commands.
Final Answer:
Brings a background job to the foreground for interaction -> Option A
Quick Check:
fg = bring job to foreground [OK]

Quick Trick: Remember: fg = foreground, bg = background [OK]

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