010-160 The Power OF The Command Line Practice Question
What is the purpose of the 'tee' command?
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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To split output to both screen and file.
tee reads from standard input and writes to both standard output and one or more files.
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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To format text columns.
Why it's wrong here
That is column or awk.
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To terminate a process.
Why it's wrong here
That is kill.
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To compress files.
Why it's wrong here
That is gzip/tar.
- ✓
To split output to both screen and file.
Why this is correct
tee mirrors data to multiple destinations.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official LPI exam blueprint
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