Question 22
Database ManagementThe function of the foreign key in a database is to
- A.uniquely identify tuples in a table.
- B.provide a link between data in two tables.
- C.uniquely identify an entity occurrence.
- D.uniquely identify each record in a table.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (provide a link between data in two tables.)
Explanation
A foreign key links a record to a related record in another table.