Supertypes and Subtypes
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Which of the following best describes a supertype?

  • An entity type that has a parent-child relationship with one or more subtypes (correct)
  • A generic entity that has a relationship with one or more subtypes
  • A subgrouping of entities within a supertype entity
  • An entity type that has unique attributes different from its subtypes
  • Which of the following statements about subtypes is true?

  • Subtypes have primary keys that are always identical to the supertype
  • Subtypes have unique attributes that are usually the same as the supertype
  • Subtypes are generic entities that have relationships with one or more supertypes
  • Subtypes are subgroupings of entities within a supertype entity (correct)
  • What is the relationship between the primary keys of supertypes and subtypes?

  • The primary keys of supertypes and subtypes are never the same
  • The primary keys of supertypes and subtypes are always identical (correct)
  • The primary keys of subtypes are usually different from the supertype
  • The primary keys of subtypes are always identical to the supertype
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