How to use the bmon command: 2-Minute Linux Tips

The video tutorial introduces BMon, a graphical tool for monitoring network bandwidth. It explains how to start BMon and discusses how the amount of data displayed depends on screen size. The tutorial demonstrates switching from the loopback to the normal network interface to view more data activity. It also covers how data is reported in different units and how to access detailed statistics and help options using specific commands. The tutorial concludes with instructions on quitting the tool.

What is the primary function of the B Mon tool?

• To edit network configurations

• To monitor network bandwidth

• To secure network connections

• To simulate network traffic

How does the screen size affect the data displayed by B Mon?

• It changes the data format

• It has no effect on the data

• It affects the amount of data shown

• It determines the color of the data

Why is there more data being transmitted than received in the example?

• Because the tool is running locally

• Because the screen is too small

• Due to a network error

• Because the tool is running remotely

What key should you press to enable detailed statistics in B Mon?

• E

• T

• D

• S

How can you exit the B Mon tool?

• Press Q and then Y

• Press E and then Y

• Press Q and then N

• Press X and then Y