Database Terminology Quiz

What are rows called in databases?

• Fields

• Records

• Values

• Strings

What are columns called in databases?

• Records

• Values

• Fields

• Strings

What is the purpose of tables in a database?

• To retrieve information from the database

• To store the information that resides in a database

• To provide a user-friendly interface for working with a database

• To format summaries of information in a database

What do queries in a database do?

• Provide aesthetic, printable summaries of data

• Store the information that resides in a database

• Retrieve, add, edit, and remove data from the database

• Offer a convenient way for users to enter data into tables

What are forms in a database used for?

• To store the information that resides in a database

• To retrieve information from the database

• To provide a user-friendly interface for working with a database

• To format summaries of information in a database

What is the function of reports in a database?

• To store the information that resides in a database

• To retrieve information from the database

• To provide a user-friendly interface for working with a database

• To provide formatted summaries of information

What is a relational database highly structured into?

• Files and folders

• Tables with fields (columns) and records (rows)

• Graphs and charts

• Lists and bullet points

What do records (rows) in a relational database include?

• Each field in a column

• Each column in a field

• Each table in a database

• Each database in a table

What does a database provide in addition to storing information?

• Internet connectivity

• Access control permissions

• Power supply management

• User interface designs

What does database creation include?

• Deciding on the color scheme for the database interface

• Planning for which items to store in the database, where the database will be hosted, and how it will be accessed by clients

• Choosing the type of coffee for the development team

• Selecting the brand of computers to access the database