[Solved] What will this command output?Get-Service | Where-Object { $_.Status -eq 'Running' } | Select-Object -First 3 | PowerShell

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What will this command output?

Get-Service | Where-Object { $_.Status -eq 'Running' } | Select-Object -First 3

AThe first three services that are currently running

BAll services regardless of status

CAn error because Select-Object cannot be piped

DNo output because no services are running

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze the pipeline
Get-Service lists all services; Where-Object filters those with Status 'Running'.
Step 2: Understand Select-Object usage
Select-Object -First 3 selects the first three items from the filtered list.
Final Answer:
The first three services that are currently running -> Option A
Quick Check:
Pipeline filters and selects first 3 running services [OK]

Quick Trick: Use Select-Object -First to limit output count [OK]

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