[Solved] When you run Get-ChildItem in PowerShell without any parameters, what items are displayed? — Ans: Both files and directories in the current location | PowerShell

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When you run Get-ChildItem in PowerShell without any parameters, what items are displayed?

AOnly files in the current location

BBoth files and directories in the current location

COnly directories in the current location

DOnly hidden files and folders

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand default behavior
By default, Get-ChildItem lists all child items in the current directory, including both files and folders.
Step 2: No filters applied
Since no parameters like -File or -Directory are specified, it returns all items.
Final Answer:
Both files and directories in the current location -> Option B
Quick Check:
Default lists files and folders [OK]

Quick Trick: Default lists files and folders [OK]

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