You need to process a list of files but want the script to stop immediately if any file is missing. Which method ensures this behavior?

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PowerShell - Error Handling

AUse Get-Item without error handling and rely on default behavior

BUse a try-catch block with Get-Item and -ErrorAction Stop for each file

CUse Get-Item with -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue and continue processing

DUse Write-Output to log missing files and proceed

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify requirement
The script must stop immediately if any file is missing.
Step 2: Choose error handling
Using -ErrorAction Stop causes terminating errors, which can be caught by try-catch to halt execution.
Step 3: Evaluate options
Use a try-catch block with Get-Item and -ErrorAction Stop for each file uses try-catch with -ErrorAction Stop, ensuring immediate stop on missing files.
Final Answer:
Use a try-catch block with Get-Item and -ErrorAction Stop for each file -> Option B
Quick Check:
Terminating errors + try-catch stop script [OK]

Quick Trick: Use -ErrorAction Stop with try-catch to halt [OK]

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