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LX0-104 · Question #158

What operating system tools can be used to collect capacity planning data? (Select TWO correct answers.)

The correct answer is C. ps D. top. The ps and top commands are effective operating system tools for collecting capacity planning data by monitoring process resource usage and overall system performance.

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Question

What operating system tools can be used to collect capacity planning data? (Select TWO correct answers.)

Options

  • Afuser
  • Blsof
  • Cps
  • Dtop

How the community answered

(25 responses)
  • A
    8% (2)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • C
    88% (22)

Why each option

The `ps` and `top` commands are effective operating system tools for collecting capacity planning data by monitoring process resource usage and overall system performance.

Afuser

The `fuser` command identifies processes using specific files or sockets, which is not a primary tool for collecting broad capacity planning data across the entire system.

Blsof

The `lsof` command lists open files and network connections by processes, which is useful for debugging specific resource access but not a primary tool for general capacity planning.

CpsCorrect

The `ps` command provides a snapshot of current processes, including detailed information about their CPU, memory, and runtime, which is crucial for analyzing individual process resource consumption for capacity planning.

DtopCorrect

The `top` command offers a dynamic, real-time view of running processes, displaying continuously updated CPU, memory, and other resource usage statistics, making it excellent for identifying resource bottlenecks and trends over time for capacity planning.

Concept tested: Linux system monitoring for capacity planning

Source: https://man7.org/linux/man-pages/man1/ps.1.html

Topics

#system monitoring tools#capacity planning#ps command#top command

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