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What is the main difference between terminating and non-terminating errors in PowerShell?

easy📝 Conceptual Q11 of 15
PowerShell - Error Handling
What is the main difference between terminating and non-terminating errors in PowerShell?
ANeither error affects script execution.
BTerminating errors stop the script execution, non-terminating errors allow it to continue.
CBoth errors stop the script execution immediately.
DNon-terminating errors stop the script execution, terminating errors allow it to continue.
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand error types in PowerShell

    Terminating errors cause the script to stop unless handled, while non-terminating errors only show warnings.
  2. Step 2: Compare effects on script execution

    Terminating errors halt the script, non-terminating errors let it continue running.
  3. Final Answer:

    Terminating errors stop the script execution, non-terminating errors allow it to continue. -> Option B
  4. Quick Check:

    Terminating stops, non-terminating continues [OK]
Quick Trick: Terminating errors stop scripts; non-terminating just warn [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing which error type stops the script
  • Thinking non-terminating errors halt execution
  • Assuming both errors behave the same

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