Which of the Following Is Not True of Surrogate Keys

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of surrogate keys?

• A) They are meaningful to the users.
• B) They are numeric.
• C) They are usually generated by the DBMS.
• D) They are unique.
• E) They are usually hidden on forms and reports.

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Definitions:

Copy Paper

Standard-sized, thin paper generally used for writing, printing, and photocopying in office and school environments.

Derived Demand

A demand for a commodity, service, or good that arises from the demand for another good or service, for example, the demand for steel being driven by the demand for automobiles.

Hockey Gear

Equipment and apparel used in playing hockey, including sticks, helmets, pads, and skates.

NHL

Stands for National Hockey League, a professional ice hockey league in North America, comprising teams from both the United States and Canada.