Which of the following statements is correct about a composite key?

Options

  • A. It consists of multiple attributes used together to identify a record
  • B. It always contains only one attribute
  • C. It cannot be used as a primary key
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

A. It consists of multiple attributes used together to identify a record

Detailed Explanation

Explanation: A Composite Key consists of two or more attributes that together uniquely identify a record in a table.