Answer:
The answer is "weak".
Explanation:
In the given statement some option is missing which can be described as follows:
A) weak
B) strong
C) optional
D) mandatory
The weak entity is an object, which could not be described specifically by its properties only, It should have a foreign key to create a primary key in comparison to its attributes, and wrong choices can be explained as follows:
- In option B, It describes the relationship with the weak entities.
- In option C, It describes the relationship, which is not necessary.
- In option D, In every case, an entity could be affiliated with another entity, but this is not necessary.