Which of the following is the correct way to begin a switch statement in PowerShell?

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Which of the following is the correct way to begin a switch statement in PowerShell?

Aswitch { $variable } ...

Bswitch ($variable) { ... }

Cswitch $variable then { ... }

Dswitch ($variable) then { ... }

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand switch syntax
The switch statement requires the keyword switch followed by the expression in parentheses.
Step 2: Check the options
switch ($variable) { ... } correctly uses switch ($variable) { ... } which is valid PowerShell syntax.
Step 3: Identify incorrect options
Options B, C, and D use invalid syntax such as misplaced braces or the keyword then, which is not used in PowerShell switch statements.
Final Answer:
switch ($variable) { ... } -> Option B
Quick Check:
Parentheses around the expression and braces for the block are required [OK]

Quick Trick: Use 'switch (expression) { }' syntax in PowerShell [OK]

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