Novell Certified Linux Professional (CLP) — Question 10

Using the nice command, what is the highest priority a normal user can assign to a process?

Answer options

• A. -20
• B. 0
• C. -19
• D. 99
• E. 19
• F. 20

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, -20, which is the highest priority level a normal user can assign using the nice command. Other options like B (0) and C (-19) represent lower priority levels, while D (99), E (19), and F (20) exceed the limits a standard user can set, as these are reserved for root or superuser privileges.