What is a conda environment?

Detailed Answer in Step-by-Step Solution:

Define Conda: Conda is a widely used tool for managing packages and environments in data science.

Evaluate Options:

A: Partially true—Conda manages dependencies, but it’s broader (an environment system).

B: Incorrect—Kernels (e.g., Jupyter) are separate; Conda manages environments.

C: Correct—Conda is an open-source tool for creating isolated environments with specific packages.

D: Incorrect—Not specific to Oracle AI; it’s a general tool.

Reasoning: C captures Conda’s full scope as an open-source system, beyond just dependency management (A).

Conclusion: C is the most accurate.

OCI documentation describes Conda as “an open-source package and environment management system that allows data scientists to create isolated environments with specific versions of Python and libraries.” A is too narrow, B misaligns with kernel concepts, and D ties it incorrectly to Oracle AI. C aligns with Conda’s official definition and OCI’s usage.

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Data Science Documentation, "Conda Environments Overview".