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What does the DIFFERENCE operation in relational algebra do?
What does the DIFFERENCE operation in relational algebra do?
- Multiplies the tuples in two relations together.
- Combines two relations to produce a set of tuples belonging to both.
- Combines two relations to produce a set of tuples belonging to one but not the other. (correct)
- Intersects the tuples in two relations.
What is the result of the INTERSECT operation in relational algebra?
What is the result of the INTERSECT operation in relational algebra?
- A combination of the attribute names from both input relations.
- A relation containing a set of tuples belonging to both input relations. (correct)
- A union of the tuples in both input relations.
- A relation containing a set of distinct tuples from both input relations.
In a natural join, what happens if the common attribute appears twice?
In a natural join, what happens if the common attribute appears twice?
- Both instances are considered separately in the join.
- One instance of the common attribute is randomly chosen for the join.
- The common attribute is ignored during the join.
- The common attribute is duplicated in the resulting relation. (correct)
What distinguishes an Outer Join from other types of joins?
What distinguishes an Outer Join from other types of joins?
What is a Non-Equi Join also known as?
What is a Non-Equi Join also known as?