DBMS · Question 3 · Easy
Among all candidate keys of a relation, the one chosen by the database designer to identify tuples is called the:
- Foreign key
- Super key
- Alternate key
- Primary key
Answer and explanation
Answer: D. Primary key
Explanation: Any candidate key can identify tuples; the one selected by the designer becomes the primary key and the rest are alternate keys.
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