Spreadsheets and databases 12_AB 2024_02_05

A spreadsheet displays information in the form of a table with a lot of columns and rows.

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In a spreadsheet you can only enter numbers and formulae.

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You cannot change the width of columns.

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Spreadsheet programs can generate a variety of charts and graphs.

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Spreadsheets cannot be used as databases.

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What is the software used in databases to store, organize, and retrieve data called?

• Data collection system

• Database management system

• Data retrieval software

• Data organization tool

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What is the main purpose of fields in a database?

• To store separate pieces of information

• To organize data efficiently

• To create relationships between data

• To input information into the database

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What type of data can a database manage?

• Text only

• Numbers and images only

• Text, numbers, images, sound, video, and hyperlinks

• Sound and video only

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What do files hold?

• Data

• Information

• Records

• Numbers

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What is the main function of a Database Management System (DBMS)?

• To create and manage databases

• To store, organize, and retrieve data

• To design user interfaces

• To analyze data for trends and patterns

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