[Solved] What is the primary purpose of the ForEach-Object cmdlet in PowerShell? — Ans: To perform an action on each item in a collection | PowerShell

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What is the primary purpose of the ForEach-Object cmdlet in PowerShell?

ATo delete files from a directory

BTo perform an action on each item in a collection

CTo create a new variable

DTo start a new PowerShell session

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the role of ForEach-Object
This cmdlet processes each item in a collection one by one.
Step 2: Compare options to the cmdlet's purpose
Only To perform an action on each item in a collection describes performing an action on each item, which matches the cmdlet's function.
Final Answer:
To perform an action on each item in a collection -> Option B
Quick Check:
Purpose of ForEach-Object = Perform action on each item [OK]

Quick Trick: ForEach-Object runs code on every item in a list [OK]

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