Case Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 10-1 Maxwell Has Developed

question 13

Multiple Choice

Case Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 10-1 Maxwell has developed a Movies database. He presented his design to his class, and some of his listeners had questions. Here is one of the tables Maxwell showed to the audience. Referring to the figure above, James asks which of the columns is a primary key. Maxwell points to _____.

• A) A
• B) B
• C) C
• D) D

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Definitions:

Maximizing Utility

The economic principle wherein individuals or firms seek to get the greatest satisfaction or return from their resources and choices, under the constraints they face.

Utility

A concept in economics that refers to the total satisfaction received from consuming a good or service.

X and Y

Often used in economic models to represent variables, products, or factors that can influence outcomes in analyses.

Consuming

The act of using up goods and services to satisfy wants or needs.