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XK0-006 Practice Question: Which TWO commands are used to view a file page…
Which TWO commands are used to view a file page by page?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse `more` and `less` as being mutually exclusive or think only one is correct, but the question asks for TWO commands, and both are valid pagers; also, some might mistakenly think `cat` with a pipe to `more` or `less` counts, but the question asks for commands used directly to view a file page by page.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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more
The `more` and `less` commands are both pager utilities that display file contents one screen at a time, allowing the user to scroll forward (and in the case of `less`, backward) through the output. `more` is the traditional pager that pauses after each screenful, while `less` is a more feature-rich pager that supports backward navigation and searching. Both are correct for viewing a file page by page.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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tail
Why it's wrong here
tail shows the last 10 lines by default, not page by page.
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more
Why this is correct
more displays a file page by page.
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cat
Why it's wrong here
cat outputs the entire file continuously.
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head
Why it's wrong here
head shows the first 10 lines by default, not page by page.
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less
Why this is correct
less is an improved pager that also shows content page by page.
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File Permissions and Ownership
Key term
User
A user is any person, system, or device that interacts with an IT service, resource, or identity system, typically authenticated through credentials and authorized to perform specific actions.
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Output
In IT service management, output is the result or deliverable produced by a process, system, or component, such as data, reports, or services delivered to a customer.
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