A Linux Administrator Is Testing Connectivity to a Remote Host

question 186

Multiple Choice

A Linux administrator is testing connectivity to a remote host on a shared terminal. The administrator wants to allow other users to access the terminal while the command is executing. Which of the following commands should the administrator use?

• A) bg ping remotehost
• B) fg ping remotehost
• C) ping remotehost < results
• D) ping remotehost &

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Definitions:

Random Variable

A variable whose values come from the numerical outcomes of random events.

Discrete

Referring to a type of variable that can assume distinct and separate values, often countable in nature.

Probability Function

A probability function is a mathematical function that provides the probabilities of occurrence of different possible outcomes for an experiment.