Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) — Question 97

Which shell command is used to continue background execution of a suspended command?

Answer options

• A. &
• B. bg
• C. cont
• D. exec
• E. :&

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, 'bg', which is specifically designed to resume suspended jobs in the background. Option A, '&', is used to run a command in the background initially but does not resume a suspended command. Options C, D, and E are not valid commands for continuing background execution of a suspended job.