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220-1102 Practice Question: That their Windows 10 computer runs a script…
A user reports that their Windows 10 computer runs a script every time they log in that maps a network drive, but the drive mapping fails intermittently. The script uses the 'net use' command. Which scripting element should be added to handle the failure gracefully and retry the mapping?
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An exit code check and a loop to retry the mapping
This question tests basic error handling in scripting. Adding error-checking logic, such as checking the exit code of 'net use' and retrying if it fails, makes the script more robust. A simple 'if errorlevel' or 'if %errorlevel% neq 0' construct allows the script to retry the command instead of failing silently.
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A comment line explaining the net use syntax
Why it's wrong here
A comment line, denoted by REM in batch or # in PowerShell, serves purely for documentation within the script. While comments enhance readability for human administrators reviewing the code, they are entirely ignored by the script interpreter during execution. Therefore, adding a comment provides no functional impact on error handling, retry logic, or addressing any runtime issues like a failed net use command or a slow system.
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A variable to store the drive letter
Why it's wrong here
A variable, such as %drive_letter% in batch or $driveLetter in PowerShell, is used to store data that can be referenced and manipulated throughout a script. Storing the drive letter in a variable might make the script more flexible or easier to update, but it does not inherently provide any mechanism for detecting when a net use command fails. Variables do not implement error checking, conditional logic, or retry capabilities, which are essential for robust network operations.
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An exit code check and a loop to retry the mapping
Why this is correct
Checking the exit code, often via ERRORLEVEL in batch or $LastExitCode in PowerShell, allows a script to programmatically determine the success or failure of the preceding command. When combined with a loop, the script can detect a failure and then re-attempt the net use command multiple times. This approach provides crucial fault tolerance, enabling the script to overcome transient network issues or temporary server unavailability until the mapping succeeds or a predefined retry limit is reached.
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A 'pause' command after the net use line
Why it's wrong here
The 'pause' command in a script is designed to halt script execution until the user presses any key, primarily for debugging or to allow a user to read on-screen output. While it stops the script, it offers no automated error detection, no conditional logic to react to command failures, and no mechanism to retry a failed operation. Consequently, 'pause' does not contribute to making a net use command more reliable or addressing underlying system performance issues.
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