Which of the following is used to represent a derived attribute?
2022
Which of the following is used to represent a derived attribute?
- A.
Solid-line oval
- B.
Dashed-line oval
- C.
Double-lined rectangle
- D.
Double-lined diamond
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Correct answer: B
In Entity-Relationship (ER) diagrams, attributes are depicted using ovals connected to entities. Derived attributes, which are calculated from other data rather than stored directly, are specifically represented using dashed-line ovals to distinguish them from regular attributes.