A rule that states that each foreign key value must match a primary key value in the other relation is called
Correct answer: A. Referential integrity
- A. Referential integrity
- B. Key match rule
- C. Entity key group rule
- D. Foreign/Primary match rule
Explanation
This is a database constraint that ensures that the foreign key value in a child table either references a valid primary key value in the parent table, or is null. It helps to maintain data consistency by preventing orphaned records (child records that reference non-existent parent records).
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