A technician logs on to a Linux computer and runs the following command: ps -aux | grep vi Which of the following MOST accurately describes the effect of the command?
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The command "ps -aux" lists all the currently running processes on a Linux computer, while the pipe "|" symbol sends the output of the "ps" command to the "grep" command.
The "grep" command searches the output of the "ps" command for the string "vi". In other words, it filters the output to show only the processes that have "vi" in their name.
Therefore, the command "ps -aux | grep vi" finds a list of processes running a text editor that has "vi" in its name. This could include the "vi" editor, as well as other editors that have "vi" in their names, such as "vim" or "elvis".
Option A, "It kills any running programs starting with the letters vi," is incorrect because the command does not kill any processes. It only lists the running processes that match the specified criteria.
Option B, "It opens a list of directories that start with the letters vi," is incorrect because the command is searching for processes, not directories.
Option C, "It creates a new file named grep in the current working directory," is also incorrect because the command does not create any files. It only displays a list of processes that match the specified criteria.