Multiple choice technology operating systems

Number of prompts available in Unix system?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 5

  4. unlimited
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Unix shells typically provide two main prompts: the primary prompt (PS1, usually $ or #) for interactive commands, and the secondary prompt (PS2, usually >) for continuing multi-line commands. Some shells also have PS3 for select loops and PS4 for debugging, but the standard interactive experience uses two prompts.

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