Stored Procedure Characteristic for Consistent Output: DETERMINISTIC

The characteristic of a stored procedure that specifies it will produce the same result for the same input parameters is 'DETERMINISTIC'.

Here's why this is important:

• Predictability: Deterministic procedures guarantee that given the same input, you'll always get the same output. This makes your database operations more reliable and easier to understand.

• Optimization: Database systems can optimize deterministic procedures more effectively, as they know the output is consistent.

Incorrect Options:

• CONTAINS SQL: Indicates that the stored procedure uses SQL statements. This doesn't relate to output consistency.
• NO SQL: Implies the procedure doesn't use SQL, which is unlikely for traditional stored procedures.
• NOT DETERMINISTIC: The opposite of 'DETERMINISTIC', meaning the output can vary for the same input, making it less predictable.