What is the correct command to exit from Privileged EXEC mode to User EXEC mode?

To exit from Privileged EXEC mode to User EXEC mode, the command "disable" is used. This command effectively lowers the privilege level of the user session, thus transitioning from the more privileged mode back to the basic User EXEC mode.

Understanding the different command contexts is critical in Cisco operating systems. Privileged EXEC mode allows access to advanced commands that can alter system configurations and show critical system information. Conversely, User EXEC mode restricts user capabilities to only the most basic commands, primarily those that monitor system status.

The commands "exit" and "logout" are often associated with terminating user sessions or logging out of the device entirely, rather than transitioning between different privilege levels. The command "end" is used to exit configuration modes back to Privileged EXEC mode, not to go back to User EXEC mode. Therefore, "disable" is indeed the correct command for moving from Privileged EXEC down to User EXEC mode.