[Solved] Identify the error in this PowerShell ternary expression:$x = 5$result = $x -gt 3 ? 'High' 'Low' — Ans: Missing colon ':' between true and false values | PowerShell

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Identify the error in this PowerShell ternary expression:

$x = 5
$result = $x -gt 3 ? 'High' 'Low'

ATernary operator not supported in PowerShell 7+

BUsing -gt instead of > for comparison

CIncorrect variable assignment syntax

DMissing colon ':' between true and false values

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check ternary operator syntax
The ternary operator requires a colon ':' between the true and false values.
Step 2: Identify missing colon
The code misses the colon between 'High' and 'Low', causing a syntax error.
Final Answer:
Missing colon ':' between true and false values -> Option D
Quick Check:
Colon required between values = Missing colon ':' between true and false values [OK]

Quick Trick: Always put ':' between true and false parts [OK]

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