[Solved] What will be the output of this code?$list1 = 1,2,3,4$list2 = 3,4,5,6Compare-Object -ReferenceObject $list1 -DifferenceObject $list2 -ExcludeEqual | PowerShell

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What will be the output of this code?

$list1 = 1,2,3,4
$list2 = 3,4,5,6
Compare-Object -ReferenceObject $list1 -DifferenceObject $list2 -ExcludeEqual

A1 <= 2 <= 5 => 6 =>

B3 <= 4 <= 5 => 6 =>

C1 => 2 => 5 <= 6 <=

D3 => 4 => 5 <= 6 <=

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify unique elements in each list
1 and 2 are only in list1; 5 and 6 only in list2; 3 and 4 are common.
Step 2: Understand -ExcludeEqual effect
Common items are excluded; output shows only differences with SideIndicator.
Final Answer:
1 <= 2 <= 5 => 6 => -> Option A
Quick Check:
Output shows only unique items with correct SideIndicator [OK]

Quick Trick: Use -ExcludeEqual to hide common items and see only differences [OK]

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