010-160 Practice Question: The Linux Community And A Career IN Open Source
A system administrator needs to check the version of the Linux kernel installed on a production server. Which command is most appropriate?
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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uname -r
The 'uname -r' command is the standard and simplest way to print the kernel release version.
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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check-kernel
Why it's wrong here
There is no 'check-kernel' command in standard Linux distributions.
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ls /boot
Why it's wrong here
While this might show kernel files, it is not a direct command for versioning.
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uname -r
Why this is correct
The -r flag specifically prints the kernel release.
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cat /etc/version
Why it's wrong here
This file is not a standard way to check kernel version.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official LPI exam blueprint
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