You want to write a PowerShell on Linux script that lists all files in /var/log modified in the last 24 hours. Which approach is correct?

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A$files = Get-Content /var/log | Where-Object { $_.LastWriteTime -gt (Get-Date).AddDays(-1) }

B$files = ls /var/log | Where { $_.Modified -gt (Get-Date).AddHours(-24) }

C$files = Get-ChildItem /var/log -Filter '*.log' | Where-Object { $_.LastAccessTime -lt (Get-Date) }

D$files = Get-ChildItem -Path /var/log | Where-Object { $_.LastWriteTime -gt (Get-Date).AddDays(-1) }

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Use Get-ChildItem with correct path and filter
Get-ChildItem lists files; filtering by LastWriteTime property with Get-Date minus 1 day selects recent files.
Step 2: Validate property and method usage
LastWriteTime is the correct property; AddDays(-1) subtracts one day; Where-Object is correct filter cmdlet.
Final Answer:
$files = Get-ChildItem -Path /var/log | Where-Object { $_.LastWriteTime -gt (Get-Date).AddDays(-1) } -> Option D
Quick Check:
Filter by LastWriteTime with AddDays(-1) [OK]

Quick Trick: Use LastWriteTime and Get-Date.AddDays(-1) to filter recent files [OK]

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