Question

The relationship type that relates a weak entity type to its owner is called ______ of the weak entity.

• A. Attributing relationship
• B. Identifying relationship
• C. Supporting relationship
• D. None of the Above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Identifying relationship

The relationship type that relates a weak entity type to its owner is called identifying the relationship of the weak entity. A weak entity type always has a total participation constraint (existence dependency) with respect to its identifying relationship because it cannot be identifying without its owner entity.