After building a database using an implementation-oriented approach, the database designers must now conceptualize the model so that it appeals well to management. How should the designers conceptualize the linked attributes to a single entity?

	a.	solid line
	b.	dotted circle
	c.	dotted rectangle
	d.	solid circle

When designing a college ERD where the PROFESSOR entity connects to other entities, its relationship to DEPARTMENT would most likely be expressed as which of the following?

	a.	PROFESSOR operates a DEPARTMENT
	b.	PROFESSOR chairs a DEPARTMENT
	c.	PROFESSOR is employed in a DEPARTMENT
	d.	PROFESSOR is dean of DEPARTMENT

When explaining tables such as STUDENT, CLASS, or TEACHER to management as entities, they seem to not grasp the reason for each. What other term would be most acceptable to call these entities so that leadership can understand the reason for their existence in the overall database design?

	a.	Binary
	b.	Domain
	c.	Participant
	d.	Object