Multiple choice

The purpose of the primary key in a database is to:

  1. unlock the database

  2. provide a map of the data

  3. uniquely identify a record

  4. establish constraints on database operations.

  5. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A primary key in a relational database is a unique identifier for each record in a table, ensuring that no two rows are identical and that every entry can be precisely located.

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