Multiple choice technology operating systems

The purpose of the nohup command is to prevent programs from closing when you log out. True or False?

  1. True

  2. False

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The nohup command prevents processes from receiving the SIGHUP signal when the user logs out, allowing them to continue running. This is its primary purpose - making commands immune to hangups when the shell session ends. The statement accurately describes nohup's functionality.