Intro to Databases

What is a Database?

• A place to store and organize data.

• A type of computer game.

• A tool used to browse the internet.

• A kind of software for editing photos.

Which of the following is an example of a database?

• A video game console.

• A spreadsheet listing student grades.

• A TV remote control.

• A calculator.

In a database, what is a table used for?

• To store a collection of related data.

• To play music.

• To send emails.

• To browse the web.

What is a Field in a database?

• A place to grow crops.

• A single piece of information in a table.

• A type of document format.

• A button on a keyboard.

What might you store in a database?

• A video clip.

• A song playlist.

• A picture.

• A list of friends' contact information.

Which software is used to create and manage databases?

• Microsoft Paint

• Microsoft Word

• Microsoft Access

• Microsoft Excel

What is a record in a database table?

• A music album.

• A complete set of fields related to one item.

• A shortcut on the desktop.

• A photo in an album.

Which of the following best describes Microsoft Access

• A tool for drawing pictures.

• A tool for watching movies.

• A tool for managing data in a structured way.

• A tool for sending messages.

Why would you use a database instead of a simple list?

• To organize a large amount of data more efficiently.

• To write a letter.

• To play online games.

• To browse social media.

What do you call the row in a table that contains all the information for one item?

• A column.

• A field.

• A cell.

• A record.