Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) — Question 17

What is the maximum niceness value that a regular user can assign to a process with the nice command when executing a new process?

Answer options

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as a regular user can set the niceness value between 0 and 19, with 19 being the highest, which indicates the least priority for the process. Options A, C, and D are incorrect because they refer to values outside the allowable range for a regular user's nice command settings.