The attribute on the left-hand side of the arrow in a functional dependency is the
Correct answer: A. Candidate Key
- A. Candidate Key
- B. Determinant
- C. Foreign Key
- D. Primary Key
Explanation
In a functional dependency (FD), denoted by an arrow (->), the attribute(s) on the left side of the arrow determine the attribute(s) on the right side. The left side is often referred to as the determinant or independent side. A candidate key is a minimal set of attributes that uniquely identifies rows in a table. While a table can have multiple candidate keys, there can only be one primary key. So, the determinant in a functional dependency can be a candidate key, but not necessarily the primary key.
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