010-160 The Power OF The Command Line Practice Question
You want to find all occurrences of the string 'ERROR' within the 'syslog' file. 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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grep 'ERROR' syslog
grep is specifically designed to search for patterns within text 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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cat 'ERROR' syslog
Why it's wrong here
cat cannot filter by pattern.
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find 'ERROR' syslog
Why it's wrong here
find is used for locating files in the directory tree.
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grep 'ERROR' syslog
Why this is correct
grep searches for the specified pattern in the file.
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sed 'ERROR' syslog
Why it's wrong here
sed is for stream editing, not simple searching.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official LPI exam blueprint
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