You create a SharePoint solution.

You deploy the SharePoint solution by using Microsoft Visual Studio 2010. You need to prevent the Feature that is contained in the solution from being automatically activated when you deploy the solution.

What should you configure in Visual Studio 2010?

A.
the active deployment configuration

B.
the build configuration

C.
the pre-deployment command line

D.
the startup item

Explanation:
MNEMONIC RULE: “deploy the solution = active deployment configuration”

How to: Edit a SharePoint Deployment Configuration
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee231587.aspx

Walkthrough: Creating a Custom Deployment Step for SharePoint Projects
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee256698.aspx