Which of the following is the correct syntax to write a simple test in Pester that checks if the number 5 is greater than 3?

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ATest 'Test' { Check 'checks number' { 5 > 3 ShouldBe True } }

BDescribe 'Test' { It 'checks number' { Should 5 -gt 3 } }

CDescribe 'Test' { It 'checks number' { 5 -gt 3 | Should Be $true } }

DIt 'checks number' { 5 -gt 3 ShouldBe $true }

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify correct Pester syntax
The correct syntax uses Describe to group, It for the test, and pipes the condition to Should Be $true.
Step 2: Check each option
Describe 'Test' { It 'checks number' { 5 -gt 3 | Should Be $true } } correctly uses Describe, It, and pipes the boolean expression to Should Be $true. Others have syntax errors or wrong keywords.
Final Answer:
Describe 'Test' { It 'checks number' { 5 -gt 3 | Should Be $true } } -> Option C
Quick Check:
Correct syntax uses Describe, It, and Should Be [OK]

Quick Trick: Use Describe and It blocks; pipe condition to Should Be [OK]

Common Mistakes:

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