How to use the && (AND) and || (OR) operators

How to use the && (AND) and || (OR) operators

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The video tutorial explains the use of logical operators in Linux, specifically the AND, OR, and NOT operators. It demonstrates how to use these operators to test the existence of directories and files, and how to execute commands based on the results of these tests. The tutorial also covers how to negate and reverse tests, providing examples of command execution depending on test outcomes. The video concludes with a summary of how these operators function in Linux, offering a quick way to run tests without typing conditional words.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which operator is used to negate a test in Linux?

XOR

NOT

OR

AND

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens if a directory does not exist when using the NOT operator in a command?

The command is ignored

The directory is created

An error is displayed

The system shuts down

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the AND operator affect command execution?

Runs the command if the test is false

Never runs the command

Runs the command if the test is true

Always runs the command

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of using the OR operator if the test is true?

The command is executed

The command is skipped

The system reboots

An error is shown

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which operator allows you to run tests without typing 'if' and 'then'?

OR

XOR

AND

NOT