If the Java Compiler Can Infer a Generic Object's Type

question 16

Multiple Choice

If the Java compiler can infer a generic object's type from the context, you can replace <type> with <> when creating the object. In this context, <> is referred to as the ________ operator.

• A) type
• B) less than-greater than
• C) inference
• D) diamond

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Definitions:

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Virginia Area

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Virginia Company

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