A system administrator needs to monitor resource usage and performance in real time to identify a process that is consuming an unusually high percentage of CPU resources. Which of the following commands provides the BEST solution for this requirement?
The 'top' command is the correct answer because it displays a real-time view of system processes, including CPU usage, memory consumption, and other important metrics. By using 'top', the administrator can easily identify processes that are using a high percentage of CPU resources. Other commands listed either do not provide real-time monitoring, or they address different aspects of system management.
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