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What information does the ps command display by default in Linux?

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Linux CLI - Process Management
What information does the ps command display by default in Linux?
AA snapshot of current active processes
BNetwork connections and ports
CDisk usage statistics
DSystem hardware details
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand ps purpose

    The ps command is designed to show information about active processes.

  2. Step 2: Eliminate unrelated options

    Network connections, disk usage, and hardware details are shown by other commands like netstat, df, and lshw.

  3. Final Answer:

    A -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    ps shows active processes [OK]
Quick Trick: ps shows running processes snapshot [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing ps with network or disk commands
  • Assuming ps shows system hardware info

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