Intermediate
Linux & Shell Scripting
Q53 / 100
What does the "&" symbol at the end of a command do in bash?
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The correct answer is B) It runs the command in the background, returning control of the terminal immediately while the command continues executing
B
Correct Answer
It runs the command in the background, returning control of the terminal immediately while the command continues executing
Explanation
Appending "&" to a command runs it as a background job, allowing the user to continue interacting with the shell while the command executes; "jobs" and "fg"/"bg" can manage background jobs.
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