[Solved] What will this script output on Windows PowerShell (not Core)? if ($PSVersionTable.Platform -eq 'Windows') { 'Windows PowerShell' } else { 'Other PowerShell' } | PowerShell

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What will this script output on Windows PowerShell (not Core)?

if ($PSVersionTable.Platform -eq 'Windows') { 'Windows PowerShell' } else { 'Other PowerShell' }

AWindows PowerShell

BOther PowerShell

CError: Platform property missing

DNo output

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check $PSVersionTable.Platform availability in Windows PowerShell
Windows PowerShell does not have the Platform property in $PSVersionTable.
Step 2: Result of accessing missing property
Accessing it causes an error or returns null, so the condition fails and may cause an error.
Final Answer:
Error: Platform property missing -> Option C
Quick Check:
Platform property missing in Windows PowerShell = B [OK]

Quick Trick: Windows PowerShell lacks $PSVersionTable.Platform property [OK]

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