[Solved] Why does this code fail?$text = 'abc' if ($text -match '\d+') { $Matches[0] } — Ans: No error; code runs fine | PowerShell

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Why does this code fail?

$text = 'abc'
if ($text -match '\d+') { $Matches[0] }

AMissing quotes around $Matches

BNo match found, so $Matches is empty and accessing [0] causes error

CNo error; code runs fine

DPowerShell does not support -match with digits

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check if regex matches string
The string 'abc' has no digits, so -match '\d+' returns false.
Step 2: Evaluate the if statement
Since the condition is false, the block with $Matches[0] is not executed, so no error occurs. The code runs fine.
Final Answer:
No error; code runs fine -> Option C
Quick Check:
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