Database Structure

What is a database?

• A collection of organized data

• A type of software

• A programming language

• A hardware device

What is one of the characteristics of a good form design?

• Complexity

• Simplicity

• Redundancy

• Inconsistency

What is the purpose of relationships in databases?

• To store data

• To create redundancy

• To connect tables

• To delete data

What is the definition of a "Database"?

• One item of information

• A collection of records

• A search to find specific information

• A structured store of data

What is the definition of a "Query"?

• One item of information

• A collection of records

• A search to find specific information

• A field for yes/no or true/false

What is the definition of a "Field"?

• One item of information

• A collection of records

• A search to find specific information

• A field containing unique data

What is the definition of a "File"?

• One item of information

• A collection of records

• A search to find specific information

• A collection of fields

What is the definition of a "Record"?

• One item of information

• A collection of records

• A search to find specific information

• A collection of fields

What is the definition of a "Key field"?

• One item of information

• A collection of records

• A search to find specific information

• A field containing unique data

What is the definition of a "Numeric field"?

• One item of information

• A collection of records

• A search to find specific information

• A field for storing numbers