Columns That Are Keys of a Different Table Than the One

question 79

Multiple Choice

Columns that are keys of a different table than the one in which they reside are known as ________ keys.

• A)foreign
• B)discrete
• C)relational
• D)variable

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Definitions:

Common Shares

Units of ownership interest or equity in a corporation that entitle their holder to a share of the corporation's earnings and give them the right to vote.

Earnings Per Share

A financial metric that indicates the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock.

Preferred Shares

A type of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock and often pays dividends at a fixed rate.

Shareholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a corporation after deducting its liabilities, representing ownership value held by stockholders.