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What is the primary difference between a PowerShell script module and a binary module?

AScript modules can only be used on Windows, binary modules are cross-platform.

BScript modules require compilation, binary modules do not.

CScript modules are written in PowerShell script language, binary modules are compiled .NET assemblies.

DBinary modules are text files, script modules are executable files.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand script modules
Script modules are plain text files written in PowerShell scripting language (.psm1 files).
Step 2: Understand binary modules
Binary modules are compiled .NET assemblies (.dll files) that contain cmdlets or providers.
Final Answer:
Script modules are written in PowerShell script language, binary modules are compiled .NET assemblies. -> Option C
Quick Check:
Module type difference = D [OK]

Quick Trick: Script modules are scripts; binary modules are compiled code. [OK]

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