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16.After typing in a new command and pressing enter, you receive an error message indicating incorrect syntax. This error message originated from?

The shell.
The operating system.
The command.
The kernel.

Explanation: When you run a 'command' you are actually instructing the shell to run a program. If the hell can find the program, it will run it. The shell knows how to start the program, but it doesn't know the syntax of the program/command. If you get an error saying 'incorrect syntax', the error will be coming from the program.

Incorrect Answers
A: The shell knows how to start the program, but it doesn't know the syntax of the program/command. A shell error message would be for example, ': Command not found.'.
B: The operating system runs the shell. It doesn't know about specific commands.
D: The kernel is effectively the operating system. It doesn't know about specific commands.
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