Which of the following is the correct way to define a parameter with a default value of 5 in a PowerShell function?

easy📝 Conceptual Q2 of 15

PowerShell - Functions

Aparam([int]$count : 5)

Bparam([int]$count => 5)

Cparam([int]$count <- 5)

Dparam([int]$count = 5)

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Recall PowerShell parameter default syntax
PowerShell uses '=' to assign default values in param blocks.
Step 2: Check each option
Only param([int]$count = 5) uses '=' correctly; others use invalid symbols.
Final Answer:
param([int]$count = 5) -> Option D
Quick Check:
Default value syntax = '=' [OK]

Quick Trick: Use '=' to assign default values in param block [OK]

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