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Boolean Logic Quiz Using:
AND--OR--NOT

Queries are the primary mechanism for retrieving information from a database. Using Boolean Logic, choose the correct query if you were...

 

1. Looking for research on how much pizza is eaten by college students:

Choice 1 pizza AND college students
 Choice 2 pizza OR college students
 Choice 3 pizza NOT college students

If you answered incorrectly, CLICK HERE for an explanation.


2. Looking for research on all types of music except jazz:

Choice 1 rhythm AND blues
 Choice 2 reggae OR rock
 Choice 3 music NOT jazz

If you answered incorrectly, CLICK HERE for an explanation.

3. Looking for research on any of the following countries (India, China, Japan):

Choice 1 India AND China AND Japan
 Choice 2 India OR China OR Japan
 Choice 3 India NOT China NOT Japan

If you answered incorrectly, CLICK HERE for an explanation.


4. Looking for research on airbags:

Choice 1 airbags AND cars AND automobiles
 Choice 2 airbags AND (cars OR automobiles)
Choice 3 airbags AND cars OR automobiles

If you answered incorrectly, CLICK HERE for an explanation.

 

It's up to you now to discuss your incorrect answers with you instructor.

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