A Foreign Key Is ________

question 36

Multiple Choice

A foreign key is ________.

• A)an attribute that is present in only one table
• B)a primary key which appears as an attribute in a different table
• C)a unique value or attribute that determines a primary key
• D)a field, or a group of fields, that makes each record unique in a table

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Definitions:

Formal Operational

The final stage of cognitive development in Piaget's theory, characterized by the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically.

Abstract Thinking

Abstract thinking is the ability to consider concepts, understand complex ideas, and apply problem-solving strategies beyond the concrete and immediate.

Cognitive Development

refers to the processes by which thinking evolves, including acquiring, processing, and storing knowledge and information.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or otherwise sensed, typically developed in infancy.