How can you view the processes currently running on a Linux system?

To view the processes currently running on a Linux system, the 'ps' command is commonly used. This command provides a snapshot of current processes, displaying information such as the process ID (PID), terminal associated with the process, CPU and memory usage, and the command that initiated the process.

The 'ps' command is quite versatile; it can be used with various options to tailor the output. For instance, using 'ps aux' shows all processes for all users, providing a comprehensive view of the system’s activity, while 'ps -ef' is another commonly used format emphasizing the parent-child relationship of processes.

The other options do not accurately convey this capability. While the 'top' command does display running processes in real-time and provides a dynamic, updating view, it serves a different purpose than the static snapshot provided by 'ps'. The 'list' command and 'process' command do not exist in standard Linux distributions for viewing processes, making them non-viable choices for this task.