You want to add the line "Update complete" to the end of the file status.log without removing existing content. Which command correctly appends the text?

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You want to add the line "Update complete" to the end of the file status.log without removing existing content. Which command correctly appends the text?

A"Update complete" | Out-File -FilePath status.log -Append

B"Update complete" | Set-Content -Path status.log

CSet-Content -Path status.log -Value "Update complete" -Append

DOut-File -FilePath status.log -Value "Update complete"

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify the correct cmdlet for appending
Set-Content overwrites by default and does not have an append parameter. Out-File supports the -Append switch.
Step 2: Use Out-File with -Append
Using Out-File with -Append adds the text to the end of the file without removing existing content.
Final Answer:
"Update complete" | Out-File -FilePath status.log -Append -> Option A
Quick Check:
Appending requires Out-File with -Append, not Set-Content [OK]

Quick Trick: Use Out-File -Append to add text without overwriting [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Using Set-Content expecting it to append
Trying to use -Append with Set-Content (not supported)
Using Out-File without -Append which overwrites

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You want to add the line "Update complete" to the end of the file status.log without removing existing content. Which command correctly appends the text?

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Step 2: Use Out-File with -Append

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