Which one of the following statements is FALSE?a)Any relation with two...
Explanation:
To determine which statement is false, let's analyze each statement one by one.
a) Any relation with two attributes is in BCNF:
This statement is true. BCNF (Boyce-Codd Normal Form) is a higher level of normalization that ensures that all non-trivial functional dependencies are removed from a relation. If a relation has only two attributes, there can be at most one non-trivial functional dependency. Therefore, a relation with two attributes is always in BCNF.
b) A relation in which every key has only one attribute is in 2NF:
This statement is true. 2NF (Second Normal Form) is a level of normalization that ensures that all partial dependencies are removed from a relation. If every key in a relation has only one attribute, it means that there are no partial dependencies present, and hence the relation is in 2NF.
c) A prime attribute can be transitively dependent on a key in a 3NF relation:
This statement is true. 3NF (Third Normal Form) is a level of normalization that ensures that all transitive dependencies are removed from a relation. In a 3NF relation, a prime attribute can be transitively dependent on a key through other non-prime attributes.
d) A prime attribute can be transitively dependent on a key in a BCNF relation:
This statement is false. BCNF is a higher level of normalization than 3NF and it ensures that all non-trivial dependencies are removed from a relation. In BCNF, a prime attribute cannot be transitively dependent on a key through other non-prime attributes. If such a dependency exists, the relation is not in BCNF.
Therefore, the false statement is option 'D'. A prime attribute cannot be transitively dependent on a key in a BCNF relation.
Which one of the following statements is FALSE?a)Any relation with two...
(1) True, because any relation with 2 attributes is in BCNF.
(2) True, because in 2 NF non-prime attributes should be fully functionally dependent upon keys.
(3) A prime attribute can be functionally dependent on a key in 3 NF.
(4) In BCNF, transitivity is eliminated; hence, statement 4 is false.