Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science

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Which of the following accurately represents the output for 'T and F'?

TRUE
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0
F

The correct answer is: F

In logic, the expression 'T and F' evaluates the conjunction of the two Boolean values 'T' (True) and 'F' (False). The 'and' operator requires both operands to be true for the entire expression to evaluate to true. Since one of the operands in this case is false ('F'), the overall result of the expression 'T and F' will also be false. In many contexts, including programming and other logical representation formats, 'F' is used to denote false. Thus, the accurate representation of the output for 'T and F' is 'F'. This reasoning reflects foundational concepts in Boolean algebra, specifically focusing on the behavior of the 'and' operator. When applied to the values true and false, the only scenario in which the output can be true is when both inputs are true, making 'F' the correct outcome for this particular expression.