PowerShell - Regular Expressions
You want to check if a string contains either "cat" or "dog" using
-match. Which pattern correctly matches either word?You want to check if a string contains either "cat" or "dog" using -match. Which pattern correctly matches either word?
hard📝 Application Q15 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand regex OR operator
In regular expressions, the pipe symbol|means OR, so "cat|dog" matches either "cat" or "dog".Step 2: Evaluate other options
Options A, B, and C do not represent OR in regex and will not match either word correctly.Final Answer:
"cat|dog" -> Option AQuick Check:
Use|for OR in regex patterns [OK]
Quick Trick: Use pipe
| for OR in regex patterns [OK]Common Mistakes:
- Using commas or spaces instead of
| - Using
&which means AND in some contexts - Not knowing regex syntax for OR
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