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October 4, 2022
Practice

Boolean Foundations: AND OR NOT

  • October 4, 2022
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Boolean Practice 1 (AND, OR, NOT)

 

In the course Creating Searches with Boolean: Foundations we reviewed the Boolean operators everyone should know in order to create searches. Here is a safe place where you can practice your new knowledge. You can also practice in Explore and test your search to see if you are getting the results you expected.

 

How it works:

  1. Pick at least one scenario listed below and create a mock search.
  2. Add your search as a reply below. No cheating!
  3. Once you post your search, review what other learners have added to see how it compares.
  4. We will PM you the answer key

 

Let’s Practice

 

Let’s practice using AND, OR, NOT, and quotations.

✨ Updated September 2026: The practice scenarios have been refreshed with new examples. Happy query crafting!

 

Scenario 1 ☕

Find documents that mention Starbucks and Pumpkin Spice Latte, but don’t mention recipes.

 

Scenario 2 🎮

Find documents that mention Nintendo and at least one of these terms: Zelda, Mario, PokĂŠmon. Exclude mentions of Switch Lite.

 

Scenario 3 ⛰️

Find documents that mention Patagonia and at least one of these terms: hiking, jackets, outdoor gear, but exclude mentions of: Argentina, Chile, or South America.

 

 

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    mEmployee
    jenna123mEmployee
    mEmployee
    November 29, 2022

    "Delta Airlines" AND "DeltaAirlines" NOT ("travel deals" OR "coupons" OR "discounts")

      WhitneyWilliams
      mEmployee
      WhitneyWilliamsmEmployee
      mEmployee
      November 29, 2022

      Great boolean, @jenna123! I shared the answer key will you via the private messenger. 

       

      Be sure to enter our Boolean Competition for a chance to win! 😀

        Explorer
        eve.whiteExplorer
        Explorer
        December 14, 2022

        (“Princess Leia” AND“Luke Skywalker”) NOT “Darth Vader”

        (hamburgers OR “veggie burgers” OR “chicken tenders”) AND “drive-through”

        “Delta Airlines” NOT (“travel deals” OR coupons OR discounts)

          WhitneyWilliams
          mEmployee
          WhitneyWilliamsmEmployee
          mEmployee
          December 14, 2022

          Hey @eve.white - great boolean! Check your private messages for the answer key. 

           

          Also, don’t forget to enter Boolean Competition #2 for a chance to win! 😀

            Explorer
            JLPExplorer
            Explorer
            December 29, 2022

            (“Princess Leia” AND “Luke Skywalker”) NOT “Darth Vader”

            (Hamburger OR “Veggie Burgers” OR “Chicken Nuggets”) AND “drive-through”

            “Delta Airlines” NOT (“travel deals” OR coupons OR discounts)

              WhitneyWilliams
              mEmployee
              WhitneyWilliamsmEmployee
              mEmployee
              December 29, 2022

              Great boolean, @JLP! I have shared the answer key with you via PM. 

               

              Also, don’t forget to enter Boolean Competition #2 for a chance to win - just a few more days left 😀

                Explorer
                andrea TagliaferroExplorer
                Explorer
                January 5, 2023
                1.  “Princess Leia” and “Luke Skywalker” Not “Darth Vader”
                2. [hamburgers or “veggie burgers”] and [“chicken tenders” And” drive-through”]
                3. “Delta Airlines” not [“travel deals” or coupons” or discounts]
                  WhitneyWilliams
                  mEmployee
                  WhitneyWilliamsmEmployee
                  mEmployee
                  January 5, 2023

                  Hi @andrea Tagliaferro - great boolean!

                   

                  I have private messaged you the answer keys to this practice boolean in addition to practice 2 :) 

                   

                    mEmployee
                    sethm112mEmployee
                    mEmployee
                    January 12, 2023

                    Scenario 1:
                    (“Princess Leia” AND “ Luke Skywalker”) NOT “Darth Vader”

                    Scenario 2:
                    (“Hamburgers” OR “Veggie Burgers” OR “Chicken Tenders”) AND “Drive-Through”

                    Scenario 3: 
                    “Delta Airlines” NOT (“Travel Deals” OR “Coupons” OR “Discounts”)

                     

                      WhitneyWilliams
                      mEmployee
                      WhitneyWilliamsmEmployee
                      mEmployee
                      January 12, 2023

                      Great boolean, @sethm112! I have messaged you the answer keys to this practice boolean in addition to practice 2 & 3. 

                       

                      Be sure to further your boolean skills in Boolean Competition #3 for a chance to win :) 

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