If a Program Attempts to Insert a Duplicate Key into a Set

question 15

Multiple Choice

If a program attempts to insert a duplicate key into a set:

• A) An exception is thrown.
• B) The set will contain multiple copies of that key.
• C) A compile error will occur.
• D) The duplicate key will be ignored.

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Definitions:

Lithosphere

The rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and the upper part of the mantle.

Transform Faulting

A type of strike-slip fault where tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, often causing earthquakes.

Subducted Plate

A tectonic plate that is being forced downward into the mantle by another plate at a subduction zone.

Plate Boundary

The edges where two tectonic plates meet, which can result in earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountain ranges.