Which of the following is NOT a logical operator?

The choice identified as correct highlights the distinction between traditional logical operators and less common ones. Logical operators are foundational components in programming and computer science that evaluate boolean expressions, yielding true or false results based on the operands provided.

AND, OR, and NOT are the most widely recognized logical operators. The AND operator returns true only if both operands are true. The OR operator returns true if at least one of the operands is true. NOT, on the other hand, is a unary operator that inverts the truth value of its operand, returning true if the operand is false and vice versa.

XOR, or exclusive OR, is often considered a logical operator in more specific contexts, particularly in digital logic or certain programming languages. However, its usage is less common and not typically categorized alongside the standard logical operators. Therefore, recognizing XOR as not fitting into the classic grouping of logical operators in many programming and logical reasoning environments aligns with the reasoning behind identifying it as the option that is NOT a typical logical operator.