Drag a concept onto its matching description — or click a concept then click the description.
Concepts
Matches
Uniquely identifies each record
Links two tables together
Speeds up data retrieval
Requests data from a database
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FC0-U71 Practice Question: Match each database concept to its description.
Match each database concept to its description.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Table: A collection of related data organized into rows and columns
The correct matches are: Table (rows/columns), Primary Key (unique identifier), Foreign Key (link to another table), Query (data request). Common confusions include mixing up primary and foreign keys.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Table: A collection of related data organized into rows and columns
Why this is correct
This is the correct definition of a table in a relational database.
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Primary Key: A unique identifier for each record in a table
Why this is correct
This is the correct definition of a primary key.
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Foreign Key: A field in one table that refers to the primary key in another table
Why this is correct
This is the correct definition of a foreign key.
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Query: A request to retrieve or manipulate data from a database
Why this is correct
This is the correct definition of a query.
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Primary Key: A field that links to another table
Why it's wrong here
This describes a foreign key, not a primary key. A primary key uniquely identifies records within its own table.
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Foreign Key: A unique identifier for each record
Why it's wrong here
This describes a primary key, not a foreign key. A foreign key is used to link tables.
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