[Solved] What happens when a throw statement is executed in a PowerShell script? — Ans: It stops the script and generates a terminating error. | PowerShell

PowerShell - Error Handling

What happens when a throw statement is executed in a PowerShell script?

AIt ignores the error and skips to the next command.

BIt logs a warning but continues execution.

CIt stops the script and generates a terminating error.

DIt restarts the script from the beginning.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the purpose of throw
The throw statement is used to generate a terminating error in PowerShell.
Step 2: Effect on script execution
When throw runs, it stops the script immediately and signals an error that must be handled or it will terminate the script.
Final Answer:
It stops the script and generates a terminating error. -> Option C
Quick Check:
throw causes termination [OK]

Quick Trick: Throw stops script with error immediately [OK]

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