Which key is a minimal superkey that uniquely identifies each record in a relation?
Options
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A.
Candidate key
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B.
Foreign key
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C.
Secondary key
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D.
More than one of the above
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E.
None of the above
Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)
A.
Candidate key
Detailed Explanation
- Candidate key: A minimal superkey that uniquely identifies each record.
- It contains no unnecessary attributes.
- Every candidate key is a superkey, but every superkey is not necessarily a candidate key.
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