010-160 The Power OF The Command Line Practice Question
Which command is used to display lines of a file that match a pattern, while ignoring case?
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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grep -i
-i enables case-insensitive matching in grep.
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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grep -v
Why it's wrong here
-v inverts search.
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grep -w
Why it's wrong here
-w matches whole words only.
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grep -r
Why it's wrong here
-r searches recursively.
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grep -i
Why this is correct
-i ignores case.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official LPI exam blueprint
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