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The questions in this quiz on Expression Language are on the topics covered in the first lesson of the EL section of the site. The table below lists the lesson used for each quiz, a description of the lesson content and the quiz number and questions associated with that lesson.

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EL Lessons Description Question Range
Lesson 1 - Introduction to ELIn our first lesson on the Expression Language we introduce EL and write our first JSP using EL.This quiz.
5 questions
Lesson 2 - EL OperatorsThis lesson is about the symbols used in EL for mathematical and logical manipulation which are known as EL operators.Quiz2
6 questions
Lesson 3 - EL Property AccessIn this lesson we learn how to use EL to access object properties and attribute values from any scope.Quiz3
5 questions
Lesson 4 - EL Implicit ObjectsIn this lesson we learn about EL implicit objects and their usage.Quiz4
5 questions
Lesson 5 - Configuring ELIn this lesson we finish our study of the Expression Language by looking at how we can configure our pages for script-free EL or non-EL use.Quiz5
5 questions

Expression Language Quiz

The quiz below tests your knowledge of the material learnt in the Introduction to EL lesson of the EL section of the site.

Question 1 : What is the main purpose of using EL?
- The main purpose of using EL is to remove Java syntax from JSP pages.
Question 2 : You can use EL alongside Java scripting elements?
- Yes you can use EL alongside Java scripting elements although it's meant as a replacement when used in conjunction with standard and custom actions.
Question 3 : EL expressions are always evaluated from right to leftt.?
- EL expressions are always evaluated from left to right, not right to left.
Question 4 : Which of the following is an invalid EL identifer?
- EL identifiers can start with a letter, the underscore symbol (_) or the dollar sign ($), so <code>*amy1</code> is invalid.
Question 5 : Which of the following is a reserved word and so can't be used as an EL identifer?
- <code>empty</code> is a reserved word and so can't be used as an EL identifer.
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