[Solved] What will be the output of this PowerShell script?Get-Service | Where-Object { $_.Status -eq 'Running' } | Select-Object -First 2 | Export-Csv -Path running.csv -NoTypeInformation; | PowerShell

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What will be the output of this PowerShell script?

Get-Service | Where-Object { $_.Status -eq 'Running' } | Select-Object -First 2 | Export-Csv -Path running.csv -NoTypeInformation; Get-Content running.csv

AEmpty file because no services are running.

BAn error because Export-Csv cannot be piped.

CAll services regardless of status.

DThe first two running services listed in CSV format.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Filter running services and select first two
The script filters services with Status 'Running' and selects first two.
Step 2: Export to CSV and display content
Export-Csv saves these two services to running.csv, then Get-Content shows the CSV text.
Final Answer:
The first two running services listed in CSV format. -> Option D
Quick Check:
Filter + Export-Csv + Get-Content = The first two running services listed in CSV format. [OK]

Quick Trick: Export-Csv saves objects; Get-Content reads file text [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Thinking Export-Csv cannot be piped
Assuming all services are output without filtering
Believing file will be empty if services run

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What will be the output of this PowerShell script?

Step 1: Filter running services and select first two

Step 2: Export to CSV and display content

Final Answer:

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