- A
Get-Service -ComputerName $computers | Where-Object {$_.Status -eq 'Running'}
This correctly retrieves services from remote computers and filters for running services.
- B
Invoke-Command -ComputerName $computers -ScriptBlock {Get-Service} | Select-Object Status
Why wrong: Invoke-Command works but Select-Object Status would only show the status, not the service name.
- C
Get-WmiObject Win32_Service -ComputerName $computers | Where-Object {$_.State -eq 'Running'}
Why wrong: This uses WMI which is outdated; the scenario asks for a PowerShell cmdlet approach, and the property is 'State' not 'Status'.
- D
Get-Service -Name * -ComputerName $computers | Format-Table -AutoSize
Why wrong: This displays all services without filtering for running ones, which is not what the technician needs.
Quick Answer
The answer is `Get-Service -ComputerName $computers | Where-Object {$_.Status -eq 'Running'}` because this combination directly queries multiple remote computers and filters for only active services. The `Get-Service` cmdlet with the `-ComputerName` parameter accepts an array of computer names and returns service objects containing both `Name` and `Status` properties by default, while `Where-Object` evaluates the `Status` property against the condition `-eq 'Running'`, passing only matching objects down the pipeline. On the CompTIA A+ Core 2 220-1202 exam, this tests your understanding of remote administration and object filtering in PowerShell, often appearing as a scenario where a technician needs to verify service health across a network. A common trap is forgetting that `Get-Service` can accept multiple computer names directly, leading candidates to incorrectly use `Invoke-Command` or a loop. Memory tip: think "Get then Where" — Get the services from remote boxes, then Where they are Running.
220-1102 Scripting Basics Practice Question
This 220-1202 practice question tests your understanding of scripting basics. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A technician is writing a PowerShell script to check the status of a Windows service on multiple remote computers. The script must output the service name and status for each computer where the service is running. Which cmdlet combination should the technician use to achieve this?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Get-Service -ComputerName $computers | Where-Object {$_.Status -eq 'Running'}
Option A is correct because Get-Service with the -ComputerName parameter can query multiple remote computers directly, and piping its output to Where-Object with the condition {$_.Status -eq 'Running'} filters only services whose Status property equals 'Running'. This meets the requirement to output the service name and status for each computer where the service is running, as Get-Service returns objects containing both Name and Status properties by default.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Get-Service -ComputerName $computers | Where-Object {$_.Status -eq 'Running'}
Why this is correct
This correctly retrieves services from remote computers and filters for running services.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Invoke-Command -ComputerName $computers -ScriptBlock {Get-Service} | Select-Object Status
Why it's wrong here
Invoke-Command works but Select-Object Status would only show the status, not the service name.
- ✗
Get-WmiObject Win32_Service -ComputerName $computers | Where-Object {$_.State -eq 'Running'}
Why it's wrong here
This uses WMI which is outdated; the scenario asks for a PowerShell cmdlet approach, and the property is 'State' not 'Status'.
- ✗
Get-Service -Name * -ComputerName $computers | Format-Table -AutoSize
Why it's wrong here
This displays all services without filtering for running ones, which is not what the technician needs.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
CompTIA often tests the distinction between Get-Service and Get-WmiObject Win32_Service, where candidates confuse the property names 'Status' vs 'State' and the correct filtering syntax, leading them to choose option C despite its deprecated status and incorrect property reference.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
Invoke-Command works but Select-Object Status would only show the status, not the service name.
Scenario analysis trap
This uses WMI which is outdated; the scenario asks for a PowerShell cmdlet approach, and the property is 'State' not 'Status'.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Get-Service uses the Service Control Manager (SCM) via RPC to query remote services, and the -ComputerName parameter accepts an array of computer names, enabling parallel queries. The Status property of a ServiceController object can be 'Running', 'Stopped', 'Paused', etc., and Where-Object filters objects in the pipeline before output, which is more efficient than retrieving all services and then filtering client-side. In real-world scenarios, using Get-Service with -ComputerName is simpler than Invoke-Command for single-cmdlet queries, but for complex scripts, Invoke-Command may be preferred for error handling and parallel execution.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
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What does this 220-1202 question test?
Scripting Basics — This question tests Scripting Basics — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Get-Service -ComputerName $computers | Where-Object {$_.Status -eq 'Running'} — Option A is correct because Get-Service with the -ComputerName parameter can query multiple remote computers directly, and piping its output to Where-Object with the condition {$_.Status -eq 'Running'} filters only services whose Status property equals 'Running'. This meets the requirement to output the service name and status for each computer where the service is running, as Get-Service returns objects containing both Name and Status properties by default.
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