The Load Factor of a HashSet

question 47

Multiple Choice

The load factor of a HashSet

• A) increases as elements are added,and decreases as elements are removed
• B) is the fraction of the capacity that must be filled before the capacity is increased
• C) is the fraction of the capacity that is available to be filled with new elements
• D) needs to be kept low to ensure good performance

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