How can you view the previous commands you have typed in the terminal?

To view the previous commands you've typed in the terminal, you would use the 'history' command. This command retrieves a recorded list of all commands you have entered in your current shell session. By default, this list provides efficient access to earlier commands, allowing you to quickly find and reuse previous entries without needing to retype them.

Using 'history' can enhance productivity, especially during complex command-line operations or when troubleshooting, as it allows users to scroll back through their command entries with ease. Typically, 'history' will also display numbers associated with each command, making it simple to refer back to specific commands for potential re-execution or modifications.

The other options do not correspond to valid terminal commands that would yield your command history. For instance, 'log' is too generic and not related to command history, 'commands' does not exist as a recognized command for retrieving history, and 'prev' is not a standard term used in Linux for command history retrieval. Therefore, the 'history' command is the most appropriate choice for viewing prior entries in the terminal.