When a primary key from one table appears in a second table to create a…
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When a primary key from one table appears in a second table to create a relationship between the two, it is referred to in the second table as:
- A.
Primary Key
- B.
Foreign Key
- C.
Super Key
- D.
Alternate Key
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Correct answer: B
In a relational database, when a primary key from one table appears in a second table to create a relationship between the two, it is referred to as a Foreign Key. This attribute establishes referential integrity by linking records across tables.