Which of the following is a composite attribute?

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Which of the following is a composite attribute?

  1. A.

    Gender

  2. B.

    Number of dependents

  3. C.

    Age

  4. D.

    Date of birth

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Correct answer: D

The correct option is D. A composite attribute can be divided into smaller, independent sub-parts with meanings of their own. "Date of birth" is a composite attribute because it can be broken down into further sub-attributes: Day, Month, and Year, unlike simple atomic attributes.

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