Which of the following is the correct syntax to update an option named 'site_mode' to 'maintenance'?

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Aupdate_option('site_mode' => 'maintenance');

Bupdate_option('site_mode', 'maintenance');

Cupdate_option('site_mode', maintenance);

Dupdate_option(site_mode, 'maintenance');

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Review the correct function signature
update_option() takes two parameters: the option name as a string and the new value as a string or other data type.
Step 2: Check syntax correctness
update_option('site_mode', 'maintenance'); correctly passes both parameters as strings. Options A, C, and D have syntax errors or missing quotes.
Final Answer:
update_option('site_mode', 'maintenance'); -> Option B
Quick Check:
Correct update_option syntax = update_option('site_mode', 'maintenance'); [OK]

Quick Trick: Use quotes for both option name and value [OK]

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