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Boolean Operator Quiz

Let's see how well you understand the concept of Boolean operators. Ready for a quiz?

Click on the words which correctly satisfy each of the following statements:

  1. When two search terms are connected with the OR Boolean operator, the number of hits will generally:

    increase in number
    decrease in number
    remain unchanged


  2. When two search terms are connected with the AND Boolean operator, the number of hits will generally:

    increase in number
    decrease in number
    remain unchanged

So the operators AND and NOT limit your search, while using OR will broaden your search.

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