What is the most efficient way in Visualforce to show information based on data filters defined by an end-user for a large volume of data?

A. Use the rendered condition in Visualforce to limit data based on data filters
B. Use filter conditions in a SOQL query to limit data based on data filters
C. Use an Apex controller to refine raw data based on data filters and store the result in a transient variable
D. Use an Apex controller to refine raw data based on data filters and store the result in a static variable

Suggest answer: B

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