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Prefix-Postfix-Expression
November 23, 2024
TNPSC-2012-Polytechnic-CS
November 26, 2024
Prefix-Postfix-Expression
November 23, 2024
TNPSC-2012-Polytechnic-CS
November 26, 2024

Candidate-key

Question 1

Consider a relational table with a single record for each registered student with the following attributes.

    1. Registration_Num: Unique registration number
    of each registered student
    2. UID: Unique identity number, unique at the
    national level for each citizen
    3. BankAccount_Num: Unique account number at
    the bank. A student can have multiple accounts
    or join accounts. This attribute stores the
    primary account number.
    4. Name: Name of the student
    5. Hostel_Room: Room number of the hostel

Which one of the following option is INCORRECT?

A
BankAccount_Num is a candidate key
B
Registration_Num can be a primary key
C
UID is a candidate key if all students are from the same country
D
If S is a superkey such that S∩UID is NULL then S∪UID is also a superkey
Question 1 Explanation: 
In case two students hold joint account then Bank Account_Num will not uniquely determine other attributes.
Correct Answer: A
Question 1 Explanation: 
In case two students hold joint account then Bank Account_Num will not uniquely determine other attributes.

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