Which of the following term of ER model (Entity – Relationship) is…

2024

Which of the following term of ER model (Entity – Relationship) is corresponding to the foreign key (or relationship relation) in the relational model of database?

  1. A.

    Composite attribute

  2. B.

    Entity type

  3. C.

    1 : 1 (one to one) or 1 : N (one to many) relationship type

  4. D.

    M : N (many to many) relationship type

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Correct answer: C

Foreign keys are typically used to represent 1:1 or 1:N relationship types in the relational model. M:N relationships usually need a separate relationship relation.

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