Question: What does it mean if the scope of a dependency is runtime?

  1. The dependency is not required to compile the project, but is needed at runtime.
  2. The dependency is needed at compile time and at runtime, and must be packaged for distribution.
  3. The dependency is needed at compile time and at runtime, but does NOT need to be packaged for distribution.
  4. The dependency is required for compilation.

Answer: The correct answer of the above question is Option A:The dependency is not required to compile the project, but is needed at runtime.