DBMS

A database management system (DBMS) is a collection of programs that enables users to

• create a database

• manipulate a database

• both create and manipulate a database

• for storing data only

The database and DBMS software together is called a ________________

• Database system

• Data Model

• Application Program

• System software

In a database, data is stored in

• Tables

• Forms

• Reports

• Queries

Which of the following would be used to uniquely identify a record?

• Validation

• Data type

• Primary key

• Field size

Besides entering data directly into the table, you could use a

• Field

• Form

• Query

• Report

Nick wants Access to assign an ID number to each record. What is this called?

• Data Type

• auto numbering

• Properties

• Text

What is design view?

• The function we use to set up a table in a database.

• The place where we type in all the information.

A query is a cell in the database.

• True
• False

A  list of records is a ____________.

• Table
• Field
• Guide

A number field uses _________ only.

• letters
• currency
• digits