[Solved] Identify the error in this PowerShell while loop code: $i = 5 while ($i -lt 5) { Write-Output $i $i++ } | PowerShell

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Identify the error in this PowerShell while loop code:

 $i = 5
 while ($i -lt 5)
 {
   Write-Output $i
   $i++
 }

AThe loop condition is never true, so loop body never runs.

BThe increment operator <code>$i++</code> is invalid in PowerShell.

CMissing parentheses around the loop body.

DThe variable <code>$i</code> is not initialized.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check initial condition
The variable $i is initialized to 5. The loop condition is $i -lt 5 (less than 5). Since 5 is not less than 5, the condition is false initially.
Step 2: Understand loop execution
Because the condition is false at the start, the while loop body never runs, so no output is produced.
Final Answer:
The loop condition is never true, so loop body never runs. -> Option A
Quick Check:
Initial condition false means no loop execution [OK]

Quick Trick: Check if loop condition is true initially to run loop [OK]

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