[Solved] What happens when you run ls -l /var/log | less and press the q key? — Ans: Exits the less viewer and returns to the shell prompt | Linux CLI

Linux CLI - Viewing and Editing Files

What happens when you run ls -l /var/log | less and press the q key?

AClears the screen but stays in less

BQuits the ls command immediately

CExits the less viewer and returns to the shell prompt

DScrolls to the end of the output

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the behavior of less on pressing 'q'
Pressing 'q' quits the less pager and returns control to the shell.
Step 2: Analyze the command pipeline
ls -l /var/log output is piped to less, so quitting less ends viewing but does not affect ls which already completed.
Final Answer:
Exits the less viewer and returns to the shell prompt -> Option C
Quick Check:
Pressing 'q' quits less [OK]

Quick Trick: Press 'q' to quit less and return to shell [OK]

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