[Solved] What will be the output of this command?Get-EventLog -LogName Application -EntryType Error -Newest 3 | Select-Object -Property TimeGenerated, Message | PowerShell

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What will be the output of this command?

Get-EventLog -LogName Application -EntryType Error -Newest 3 | Select-Object -Property TimeGenerated, Message

AAll entries from the Application log with error type

BThe 3 most recent error entries from the Application log showing time and message

CThe 3 oldest entries from the Application log

DAn error because -EntryType cannot be combined with -Newest

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze command filters
The command filters Application log entries to only those with EntryType 'Error' and limits to the newest 3 entries.
Step 2: Understand output selection
Select-Object picks only the TimeGenerated and Message properties for display.
Final Answer:
The 3 most recent error entries from the Application log showing time and message -> Option B
Quick Check:
Filter + limit + select = recent 3 errors with time and message [OK]

Quick Trick: Combine -EntryType and -Newest to filter recent errors [OK]

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