Intermediate
Linux & Shell Scripting
Q78 / 100
What is the purpose of "watch" command, e.g. "watch -n 2 df -h"?
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The correct answer is A) It repeatedly executes a given command at a specified interval (in seconds) and displays the output full-screen, refreshing each time, useful for monitoring changing data
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Correct Answer
It repeatedly executes a given command at a specified interval (in seconds) and displays the output full-screen, refreshing each time, useful for monitoring changing data
Explanation
"watch -n 2 df -h" re-runs "df -h" every 2 seconds and displays the updated output in place, making it convenient for monitoring resources like disk space or process lists in real time.
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