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LPI Certification / CompTIA Linux+ Practice Test

Category - LINUX

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Which of the following commands should you use if you need to view the first few lines of the /var/log/boot.msg file?
  1. tail /var/log/messages
  2. grep -l 10 /var/log/boot.msg
  3. head /var/log/messages
  4. cat /var/log/boot.msg
Explanation
Answer - C - You should use the head /var/log/messages command to view the first few lines of the /var/log/boot.msg file.

Key Takeaway: The head /var/log/messages and the less /var/log/boot.msg commands will display the first few lines of the file on screen. The head /var/log/messages command will display the first few lines of the file on screen.
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