The number of attributes in a relation is called the ______ of the relation.

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The number of attributes in a relation is called the ______ of the relation.

  1. A.

    Degree

  2. B.

    Domain

  3. C.

    Cardinality

  4. D.

    Tuples

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Correct answer: A

The degree of a relation refers to the number of attributes (columns) it contains. (Cardinality, in contrast, refers to the number of tuples/rows.)

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