Database Basics

Where is data stored for services like Facebook, Tumblr, and Twitter?

• In a notebook

• In a database

• On external hard drives

• In the cloud

What is the primary organizational structure of a flat file database?

• Tables

• Columns

• Fields

• Rows

What does Bob use to store details like first name, last name, and telephone number in his address book?

• Spreadsheet

• Database

• Notebook

• Text file

What is the term for a single entry in a database representing information about a person or entity?

• Table

• Record

• Field

• Column

What operation allows Bob to find a specific person in his address book?

• Sort

• Search

• Filter

• Group

Which field type stores data like calendar dates in a database?

• Text

• Number

• Date

• Graphic

What is a special type of field that contains a calculation based on other fields?

• Numeric

• Calculated

• Text

• Date

Which of the following is NOT a type of field in a database?

• Text

• Numeric

• Sound

• Calculated

What can databases be sorted based on?

• Rows

• Fields

• Columns

• Records

What is the term for simple stores of information with fields as columns and records as rows?

• Complex databases

• Hierarchical databases

• Flat file databases

• Network databases