Jira Jira Query Language and Advanced Features 2

Question 1

In JQL, what does the ORDER BY clause do?

Accepted Answer

Sorts the search results by a specified field

Answer

The ORDER BY clause in JQL sorts the returned issues by one or more fields in ascending or descending order.

Question 2

Which JQL operator finds issues that are not in a specific status?

Accepted Answer

status != Done

Answer

The != operator in JQL returns issues where the field does not equal the specified value.

Question 3

What is the purpose of the issueFunction in advanced JQL with ScriptRunner?

Accepted Answer

To run Groovy scripts that return dynamic sets of issues beyond standard JQL capabilities

Answer

The issueFunction plugin extends JQL with Groovy-powered functions for complex queries not possible with standard JQL.

Question 4

In JQL, which field would you use to find issues linked to a specific epic?

Accepted Answer

Epic Link

Answer

The Epic Link field in JQL filters issues associated with a specific epic by the epic's issue key.

Question 5

What does the JQL keyword EMPTY match?

Accepted Answer

Issues where the specified field has no value set

Answer

The EMPTY keyword in JQL finds issues where a specified field has no value assigned.

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