Final answer:
The BIND() keyword does not directly interact with IF() expressions in programming. BIND() is generally used to associate a variable with a value, while IF() evaluates a condition and returns a value based on that evaluation. Since the question is based on a false premise, none of the given options accurately describe an interaction between BIND() and IF().
Step-by-step explanation:
In most programming languages, the BIND() keyword isn't specifically used in conjunction with IF() expressions. Typically, the IF() function is used to evaluate a condition and return one value if the condition is true and another value if it is false. However, the BIND() function or keyword, depending on the context or specific programming language, is generally used to associate or 'bind' a variable to a certain value, database column, or similar.
Since the question appears to be based on a misunderstanding, none of the given options a) through d) accurately describe how BIND() works in IF() expressions. In standard SQL, for example, there is no BIND() keyword; instead, you might use variable binding in prepared statements to safely input variables into a query, whereas IF() might be used within stored procedures or functions.
To directly address each option: a) While BIND() might assign a value to a variable based on a condition in some contexts, this isn't related to IF() expressions. b) BIND() is not typically used with IF() expressions directly. c) BIND() does not inherently create a new variable; it might bind an existing one. d) BIND() and IF() aren't mutually exclusive, but they serve different purposes and are not directly related.