[Solved] What will this PowerShell Core script output on a Linux system? if ($PSVersionTable.Platform -eq 'Unix') { 'Cross-platform script running' } else { 'Windows script running' } | PowerShell

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What will this PowerShell Core script output on a Linux system?

if ($PSVersionTable.Platform -eq 'Unix') { 'Cross-platform script running' } else { 'Windows script running' }

ACross-platform script running

BWindows script running

CError: Property not found

DNo output

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand $PSVersionTable.Platform on Linux
On Linux, $PSVersionTable.Platform equals 'Unix'.
Step 2: Evaluate the if condition
The condition is true, so the script outputs 'Cross-platform script running'.
Final Answer:
Cross-platform script running -> Option A
Quick Check:
Linux means Platform='Unix' => Output A [OK]

Quick Trick: On Linux, Platform is 'Unix' so if condition is true [OK]

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