The document discusses different types of keys used in database management systems. It defines primary key as a minimal set of attributes that uniquely identify each row in a table. It also discusses candidate keys, alternate keys, super keys, composite keys, and foreign keys. Candidate keys are attributes that qualify for uniqueness. Alternate keys are other candidate keys besides the primary key. Super keys are attributes that include the primary key attributes. Composite keys are formed using multiple attributes when no single attribute uniquely identifies rows. Foreign keys link tables and enforce referential integrity.