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WorksheetsYear 9 Access Quiz
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 34mins
What is a Key field?
A data item which uniquely identifies a record in a table.
A data item which points to another record in a related table.
A link between two tables.
A single collection of data.
$789.00 is an example of which data type
Text
Currency
Boolean
Decimal
A search using the criteria =A*
Will find any word with an A in it
Words starting with an A
Nothing
What field type would be used to store the following data "0125-5221"
Text
Number
Time/Date
What does the data values from a field need to be in order for it to be named as a Primary Key
Values need to be number
Values need to be even
Values need to be unique
Values need to be a combination of letters and numbers
Which field is the best fit to be a primary key?
FilmName
FilmID
AverageRating
Director
How is the table being sorted?
YearReleased Ascending
AverageRating Descending
AverageRating Ascending
FilmName Ascending
A field is...?
A specific piece of information in a database.
A category of data in a database, eg First Name or Date of Birth.
A large, open area usually covered in grass.
A box in a database.
Which is not an advantage for using computer based databases?
Can easily sort data into order e.g. alphabetic
Can easily make back-up copies
If there is a power-cut, you can’t use it
Can import or export data to/from other packages
When looking at a database how can you easily spot fields and records?
Fields are the rows of the database and records are the headings.
Fields are the headings of a database and records are the rows.
What is a 'database'?
A database is a collection of data or information which is stored in a logical and structured way.
A database is a place where all of the data in the world is stored.
A database is something that does not store data.
A database is a collection of data but not information.
The HD field is using the data type Boolean
True
False
What am I? I am a way of searching for data or information in a database.
Table
Record
Query
Field
A database is a large collection of related data and computerised ones are used because....
Paper filing cabinets are outdated and take up too much room
Computerised databases are much better then paper ones
Computerised databases take up less space, can be easily edited and are faster at searching and sorting information
Computerised databases are much more efficient than paper ones, there are fewer errors and its faster to find all the data you need
Which best explains the differences between a flat file and a relational database?
Flat files only have one table
Flat files only have one table and are prone to data inconsistencies unlike relational databases
Relational databases have multiple tables to avoid data anomalies which are commonplace in flat file databases
What is an example of a computerised database?
Website
Library system
Powerpoint
Word
What is the correct data type:
17th January
Text
Currency
Date / Time
number
Yes / No
What is the correct data type:
2008
Text
Currency
Date / Time
number
Yes / No
What is the correct data type:
£1.25
Text
Currency
Date / Time
number
Yes / No
What is the correct data type:
Jodie
Text
Currency
Date / Time
number
Yes / No
What is the correct data type:
hot/cold
Text
Currency
Date / Time
number
Yes / No
What is the correct data type:
14/05/07
Text
Currency
Date / Time
number
Yes / No
In a database table, rows are called __________
Field
Record
Primary Key
Tables are set up to contain columns and rows of information. In a database table, the columns are called __________.
Cell
Field
Column
Record
Where do you configure the field properties of a Table?
Design View
Datasheet View
Access View
A unique identifier used in creating a table that assures there will be no duplicate data.
Primary Key
Query
Data Type
