What Is the Primary Difference Between an Entity and an Attribute

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is the primary difference between an entity and an attribute?

• A) An attribute is a table, whereas an entity is a column from the attribute table.
• B) An entity is specific, whereas an attribute is not data at all but brainstorming of ideas that takes place before the entity is created.
• C) An attribute refers to applications, and an entity refers to executives.
• D) An entity is part of a table that stores information about people, places, or events, whereas an attribute is a column or specific field of the data elements associated with an entity.

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Definitions:

Appropriate Levels

Suitable or acceptable degrees or amounts of something, in relation to a specific context or standards.

Openness

The quality of being open and receptive to new ideas, experiences, or changes; a willingness to share thoughts and feelings.

Self-Disclosure

The act of revealing personal information about oneself to others, which can strengthen relationships and foster intimacy.

Nonverbally

Communicating without the use of spoken language, often through gestures, facial expressions, and body language.