A Transitive Dependency

question 48

Multiple Choice

A transitive dependency

• A) is a database condition that is resolved through special monitoring software.
• B) is a name given to one of the three anomalies that result from unnormalized database tables.
• C) can exist only in a table with a composite primary key.
• D) cannot exist in tables that are normalized at the 3NF level.
• E) is none of the above.

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Definitions:

Megaliths

Large prehistoric stone monuments, often arranged in circles or aligned with astronomical phenomena, found throughout the world and associated with ancient ceremonial and burial practices.

Lascaux

A complex of caves in southwestern France famous for its Paleolithic cave paintings estimated to be up to 20,000 years old, showcasing early human art.

Bucranium

Latin, “bovine skull.” A common motif in classical architectural ornament.

Woolly Rhinoceros

An extinct species of rhinoceros that was covered with long hair, lived during the Ice Age, and is often depicted in prehistoric art.