[Solved] Why does the expression $false -or $null evaluate to $null in PowerShell? — Ans: Because -or returns the last operand if the first is false | PowerShell

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Why does the expression $false -or $null evaluate to $null in PowerShell?

ABecause -or returns the first operand always

BBecause -or returns the last operand if the first is false

CBecause $null is treated as false but returned as is

DBecause $false and $null are equivalent

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand PowerShell's -or behavior
-or returns the first operand if it is true; otherwise, it returns the second operand.
Step 2: Apply to $false -or $null
Since $false is false, -or returns $null, the second operand.
Final Answer:
Because -or returns the last operand if the first is false -> Option B
Quick Check:
-or returns second operand if first is false [OK]

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