SPLK-1004 Transforming Commands And Formatting Practice Question
How do you extract a portion of a string using 'eval'?
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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eval new = substr(old, 1, 5)
The 'substr' function extracts a substring based on start and length indices.
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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eval new = cut(old, 1, 5)
Why it's wrong here
Cut is not a function.
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eval new = slice(old, 1, 5)
Why it's wrong here
Slice is not a function.
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eval new = substr(old, 1, 5)
Why this is correct
Substr is the correct function.
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eval new = extract(old, 1, 5)
Why it's wrong here
Extract is not an eval function.
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