Database Management System using LibreOffice Base · Class 10 · CBSE Information Technology (402)

What is the primary purpose of a Primary Key in a relational database table?

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What is the primary purpose of a Primary Key in a relational database table?

  1. A.To encrypt sensitive user data
  2. B.To uniquely identify each record in a table and prevent duplicate or null valuesCorrect answer
  3. C.To increase the physical storage capacity of the database
  4. D.To create graphical user interface forms automatically

Solution

A Primary Key ensures that every record in a table is distinct by uniquely identifying it, and it enforces entity integrity by forbidding both duplicate entries and NULL values.

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