Which one of the following statements accurately describes the AutoNumbers field
in Access?
A. Requires a mathematical calculation
B. Includes the currency symbol
C. Is automatically assigned as the primary key
D. Can be edited with values from another table
To determine which statement accurately describes the AutoNumber field in Access, we can refer to the Access documentation or explore the software.
In this case, the correct answer is C. The AutoNumber field in Access is automatically assigned as the primary key. The AutoNumber field is a data type in Access that automatically generates a unique numeric value for each record as it is added to a table.
To verify this answer, you can follow these steps in Access:
1. Open the Access database.
2. Open the table where the AutoNumber field is present.
3. Look for the field labeled as AutoNumber. Usually, it is identified by a key symbol or labeled as ID.
4. Check the field properties or hover over the field to reveal a tooltip that describes its properties.
5. Confirm that the AutoNumber field is set as the primary key.
By following these steps, you will be able to confirm that statement C accurately describes the AutoNumber field in Access.