010-160 The Power OF The Command Line Practice Question
You need to display the contents of a file named 'config.txt' directly to your terminal screen. Which command should you use?
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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cat config.txt
The cat command is the standard utility for concatenating and displaying file contents to standard output.
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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head config.txt
Why it's wrong here
head only displays the first 10 lines.
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cat config.txt
Why this is correct
cat displays the full content of a file.
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echo config.txt
Why it's wrong here
echo only prints the string passed to it.
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grep config.txt
Why it's wrong here
grep is for searching patterns, not displaying full contents.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official LPI exam blueprint
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