Which of the following statements is correct for a command line ending with a & character?
A) The command's output is redirected to /dev/null . The command's output is redirected to /dev/null .
B) The result of the command defines if the next command will be run.
C) The command is run in background of the current shell.
D) The command is run as a direct child of the init process. The command is run as a direct child of the init process.

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The & character at the end of a command in the shell indicates that the command should be run in the background, allowing the user to continue using the terminal for other commands.

Which of the Following Statements Is Correct for a Command