Which command would you use to view the current running processes?

The command that is most commonly used to view the current running processes in a Unix-like operating system is "ps." When executed, this command lists the currently active processes along with various details such as the process ID (PID), user, CPU usage, memory usage, and more. "ps" provides a snapshot at the moment the command is run, which allows users to quickly see what processes are active at that time.

While other commands like "top" also can provide information about running processes, it does so in a real-time, continuously updating format that focuses on system usage metrics rather than just listing processes. "netstat" is used for network connections and statistics, and "lsof" lists open files and the associated processes but does not serve as a general overview of all running processes. Thus, "ps" is the most direct and commonly used command for simply viewing the current running processes.