Which of the following is used to represent a derived attribute?

2022

Which of the following is used to represent a derived attribute?

  1. A.

    Solid-line oval

  2. B.

    Dashed-line oval

  3. C.

    Double-lined rectangle

  4. 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.

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