An update anomaly occurs when the entire primary key is not known and the database cannot insert a new record.

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An update anomaly occurs when a change made to a record in a database results in inconsistencies, such as duplicate data or incomplete information. This is typically caused by a lack of normalization in the database design. The statement given in the question is not accurate and does not describe an update anomaly.

An Update Anomaly Occurs When the Entire Primary Key Is