LPIC-1 Exam 101 v5 (Linux Administrator) — Question 5

What is the default nice level when a process is started using the nice command?

Answer options

• A. -10
• B. 0
• C. 10
• D. 15
• E. 20

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The default nice level for a process initiated with the nice command is 10, which allows the process to run with lower priority. Options A, B, D, and E represent different nice levels that do not correspond to the default setting for processes started with the nice command.