In an ER model, what is an attribute?

Practice Questions

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In an ER model, what is an attribute?
  1. A relationship between entities
  2. A property or characteristic of an entity
  3. A unique identifier for an entity
  4. A type of database operation

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In an ER model, what is an attribute?
Correct Answer: Attribute
  • Step 1: Understand what an ER model is. An ER model (Entity-Relationship model) is a way to represent data and its relationships.
  • Step 2: Identify what an entity is. An entity is something that exists and can be identified, like a person, place, or thing.
  • Step 3: Learn about attributes. An attribute is a specific detail or characteristic that describes an entity.
  • Step 4: Think of an example. For a 'Person' entity, attributes could be 'Name', 'Age', and 'Address'.
  • Step 5: Remember that attributes help to provide more information about the entity.
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