SPLK-5001 SPL Search Proficiency Practice Question
What does the 'OR' operator do in a search?
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
✓
Matches either condition.
The 'OR' operator returns results that match either condition.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Matches either condition.
Why this is correct
OR is a boolean operator that expands the scope of the search.
- ✗
Excludes the specified condition.
Why it's wrong here
The 'NOT' operator excludes a condition.
- ✗
Matches both conditions.
Why it's wrong here
The 'AND' operator matches both conditions.
- ✗
Matches only the first condition.
Why it's wrong here
This is not accurate.
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