Linux CLI - Viewing and Editing Files
Which of the following is the correct syntax to read the first 10 lines of a file named
data.txt in Linux CLI?Which of the following is the correct syntax to read the first 10 lines of a file named data.txt in Linux CLI?
easy📝 Syntax Q12 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Recall command for first lines
Theheadcommand shows the first lines;-10means first 10 lines.Step 2: Check other options
catshows whole file,readis not for this,tailshows last lines.Final Answer:
head -10 data.txt -> Option CQuick Check:
First 10 lines = head -10 [OK]
Quick Trick: Use head for first lines, tail for last lines [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Using cat with -10 option
- Confusing tail with head
- Using read command incorrectly
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