[Solved] Why does this while loop cause an infinite loop?$i = 1while ($i -le 3) { Write-Output $i} — Ans: Variable $i is never incremented inside the loop | PowerShell

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Why does this while loop cause an infinite loop?

$i = 1
while ($i -le 3) {
  Write-Output $i
}

ALoop syntax is incorrect

BCondition uses wrong operator

CWrite-Output causes loop to restart

DVariable $i is never incremented inside the loop

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze loop body
The loop prints $i but never changes its value.
Step 2: Understand infinite loop cause
Since $i stays 1, condition $i -le 3 is always true, causing infinite loop.
Final Answer:
Variable $i is never incremented inside the loop -> Option D
Quick Check:
Loop variable must change to avoid infinite loop [OK]

Quick Trick: Always update loop variable inside while loops [OK]

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