Which of the Following Statements About Hash Functions Is NOT

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about hash functions is NOT correct?

• A) A hash function produces a unique integer-valued hash code value for each distinct object.
• B) A good hash function will minimize the number of objects that are assigned the same hash code.
• C) Using a prime number as a hash multiplier will produce better hash codes.
• D) If you supply your own hashCode method for a class, it must be compatible with that class's equals method.

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Definitions:

Depreciation Expense

Spreading out the price of a tangible asset over the period it can be used.

Variable Cost

The costs that vary directly with the level of production or with the volume of services provided.

Fixed Cost

Expenses that remain constant for a company regardless of its level of production or sales volume, such as leases and managerial salaries.

Salvage Company

A firm that specializes in recovering and processing materials from failed projects or discarded products.