Suppose Objects a and B Are from a User-Defined Class

question 3

Multiple Choice

Suppose objects a and b are from a user-defined class that implements the Comparable interface. What must be true about the return value of a.compareTo(b) for the compareTo method that this class implements?

• A) It must return 1 if a comes before b, 0 if they are the same, and -1 if a comes after b.
• B) It must return -1 if a comes before b, 0 if they are the same, and 1 if a comes after b.
• C) It must return a positive value if a comes before b, 0 if they are the same, and a negative value if a comes after b.
• D) It must return a negative value if a comes before b, 0 if they are the same, and a positive value if a comes after b.

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

An established cost allocation rate that assigns expected indirect costs to products or services based on a chosen activity base.

Level of Activity

The volume or scale of operation in a business, often influencing costs and efficiency, such as the number of units produced or sold.

Cost of Unused Capacity

The costs incurred for not utilizing production or service capacity to its fullest potential.

Period Expense

Costs that are not directly related to production and are charged as expenses in the period they occur.