You are going to install a new hard disk in your system. Which of the following commands will halt y - Answer: b When using the shutdown command, you must specify when shutdown is to run. The -h option instructs shutdown to halt the system after the shutdown process is completed.

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Question: You are going to install a new hard disk in your system. Which of the following commands will halt your system so you can install the new hardware?
Choose one:

a. shutdown -k now
b. shutdown -h now
c. shutdown -r now
d. shutdown -t now

Answer: Answer: b

When using the shutdown command, you must specify when shutdown is to run. The -h option instructs shutdown to halt the system after the shutdown process is completed.

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Question: You are going to install a new hard disk in your system. Which of the following commands will halt your system so you can install the new hardware?
Choose one:

a. shutdown -k now
b. shutdown -h now
c. shutdown -r now
d. shutdown -t now

Answer:

Answer: b

When using the shutdown command, you must specify when shutdown is to run. The -h option instructs shutdown to halt the system after the shutdown process is completed. Source: CoolInterview.com

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