[Solved] What does the PowerShell command Copy-Item do? — Ans: Duplicates files or folders to a new location without removing the original | PowerShell

PowerShell - File and Directory Operations

What does the PowerShell command Copy-Item do?

ADuplicates files or folders to a new location without removing the original

BDeletes files or folders permanently

CMoves files or folders to a new location and deletes the original

DRenames files or folders in the current location

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the purpose of Copy-Item
Copy-Item creates a copy of the specified file or folder at a new location, leaving the original intact.
Step 2: Compare with other commands
Unlike Move-Item, Copy-Item does not remove the original file or folder.
Final Answer:
Duplicates files or folders to a new location without removing the original -> Option A
Quick Check:
Copy-Item = Duplicate without deleting original [OK]

Quick Trick: Copy-Item duplicates; Move-Item moves and deletes original [OK]

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