To display a list of all running processes, which command should be used?

The command that effectively displays a list of all running processes is the one that provides a real-time overview of system resource usage and processes. While choices like "ps" and "htop" also list processes, "top" is particularly useful because it continuously updates the information, allowing users to see how processes change over time, along with CPU and memory usage statistics. This dynamic updating helps in monitoring system performance in real time, making it a preferred choice for system administrators and users who want to observe active processes without having to rerun a command.

Other options are also tools for viewing processes. "ps" provides a snapshot of active processes without continuous updates, and "htop" offers a more user-friendly interface and interactivity compared to "top," but still, "top" is widely used for its straightforward, real-time updates. The "jobs" command is primarily used in shells to list background and suspended jobs started in the current terminal session, not all system processes.