In a relational database, a primary key is used to:

Correct answer: A. Identify each record uniquely in a table

  • A. Identify each record uniquely in a table
  • B. Encrypt every file on the organization's network
  • C. Display charts on a manager's dashboard
  • D. Sort employees according to job title only

Explanation

A primary key uniquely identifies each record in a database table and prevents confusion between similar records. Encryption and dashboard display are separate information system functions.

Written and checked by , editorLast updated
Report an error

The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.

Prefer email? support@testustad.com

About Business Communication and Information Systems

Business communication covers the sender, message, medium, receiver and feedback, together with formal and informal channels, written and oral reports, nonverbal signals and barriers such as language, noise and poor listening. Information systems explain how data becomes useful information through transaction processing, management reporting and decision-support systems.

Practise Business Communication and Information Systems

30 free Business Communication and Information Systems MCQs from Introduction to Business, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.

Exams that ask Introduction to Business questions like this

Introduction to Business is on this paper prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for it.

More Business Communication and Information Systems questions