Question

A relation in a relational database is also known as:

• A. A data type
• B. An attribute
• C. A schema
• D. A table

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

A relation in a relational database is also known as a table.

(1) A data type: While a relation contains attributes with specific data types, the relation itself is more than just a data type.

(2) An attribute: An attribute is a column within a relation (table), but the relation is the entire table, not just one column.

(3) A schema: A schema is the overall design or structure of the database, encompassing multiple tables and their relationships.

(4) A table: A relation in a relational database is essentially the same thing as a table. It's a collection of rows and columns representing entities and their attributes.

Therefore, a relation in a relational database is also known as: (4) A table.