010-160 The Power OF The Command Line Practice Question
What is the result of 'echo $USER'?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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It prints the current username.
$USER is an environment variable that holds the current logged-in username.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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It prints the current username.
Why this is correct
$USER expands to the current user's name.
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It prints the path to the user home.
Why it's wrong here
That is stored in $HOME.
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It returns an error.
Why it's wrong here
This is a standard environment variable.
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It prints '$USER'.
Why it's wrong here
If quoted with single quotes it would, but double quotes allow expansion.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official LPI exam blueprint
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