Intermediate Operations Are________; They Aren't Performed Until a Terminal Operation

question 1

Multiple Choice

Intermediate operations are________; they aren't performed until a terminal operation is invoked. This allows library developers to optimize stream-processing performance.

• A) eager
• B) idle
• C) lazy
• D) inactive

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Definitions:

Standard Quantity

A predetermined amount of input that should be used in producing a unit of output.

Standard Costs

Predetermined costs for manufacturing a product or service, used as a benchmark to measure the actual costs of production.

Product Specifications

Detailed descriptions of a product's characteristics, materials, and performance criteria, setting the standards for production and quality.

Union Contract

A legal agreement between a labor union and an employer that outlines the terms of employment, including wages, working hours, work conditions, and grievance procedures.