PCA Promql Practice Question
When evaluating a PromQL query involving arithmetic operators, such as 'vector1 + vector2 * vector3', which operator has the highest precedence?
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
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* (Multiplication)
Multiplication (*) and division (/) have higher precedence than addition (+) and subtraction (-) in PromQL.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Both have equal precedence and are evaluated left-to-right.
Why it's wrong here
PromQL defines strict operator precedence rules where multiplicative operators take precedence over additive ones.
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+ (Addition)
Why it's wrong here
Addition has lower precedence than multiplication.
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* (Multiplication)
Why this is correct
Multiplication has higher precedence and is evaluated before addition.
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Precedence is determined by the order of labels.
Why it's wrong here
Operator precedence is strictly defined by operator types, not label matching.
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