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MS Access Databases

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

These are key objects in a database. They contain the data that is stored in the database and are made up of rows and columns.

a)

Table

b)

Report

c)

Query

d)

Form

2.

A request for data results from a database or for action on the data.

a)

query

b)

table

c)

file

d)

record

3.

A database object that you can use to create a user interface for a database application.

a)

form

b)

report

c)

record

d)

field

4.

This can offer a way to view, format, and summarize the information in your Microsoft Access database.

a)

query

b)

table

c)

form

d)

report

e)

record

5.

A group of fields, such as a telephone number, address and name, which are pertinent to a particular item. These are also known as rows.

a)

query

b)

field

c)

report

d)

records

6.

A piece of information related to a single person or thing; also known sometimes as columns.

a)

table

b)

query

c)

form

d)

field

7.

A field or set of fields with values that are unique throughout a table.

a)

primary key

b)

foreign key

c)

database

d)

record

8.

The properties of a field describe the characteristics and behavior of data added to that field.

a)

database

b)

data type

c)

field

d)

record

9.

An organized collection of structured information, or data, typically stored electronically in a computer system.

a)

database

b)

record

c)

primary key

d)

foreign key

10.

In a database, the rows are also known as

a)

fields

b)

records

c)

tables

d)

forms

11.

A table is divided into __________________

a)

field and form

b)

fields and records

c)

datasheet and design

d)

record and form

12.

Which of these options is the best to use for a primary key?

a)

Number

b)

Currency

c)

Short Text

d)

Autonumber

13.

In Microsoft Access, a field labelled “Price” must be created as

a)

Currency

b)

Primary Key

c)

Number 

d)

Short Text

14.

Which of these is not an example of a field type?

a)

Picture

b)

Short Text

c)

Date and Time

d)

Yes/No

15.

1.   Data _____________ refers to ensuring accuracy and consistency of data.

a)

Integrity

b)

Collation

c)

Assessment

d)

System

16.

Microsoft Excel uses columns while Microsoft Access uses _________

a)

Fields

b)

Records

c)

Tables

d)

Movement

17.

Records and Fields make up a database _______________

a)

System

b)

Record

c)

Primary Key

d)

Security

18.

Which of the following is an old method of a database?

a)

Address Book

b)

Filing Cabinet

c)

Fax Machine

d)

Typewriter

19.

When working with a database application, what is the function of a wizard?

a)

to complete a task for you

b)

to guide you through the steps required to complete a task

c)

to ensure all default settings are implemented

d)

to suggest the most efficient way to complete a task

20.

Records in a table can be updated any time.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Access offers different views of objects. Which view do you use to edit a table?

a)

Datasheet View

b)

Design View

c)

Table View

d)

Print View

22.

How would you define a Query?

a)

Created to see tables better

b)

Allow you to retrieve data from tables

c)

The wizard allows you to go step by step

23.

Why are reports created in access databases?

a)

They are produced to analyse and print queries or tables for presenting

b)

Just to print

c)

To collect more information

24.

_________ allow their users to enter, access and analyze their data quickly and easily.

a)

Reports

b)

Databases

c)

SmartArt

25.

A store needs to keep track of suppliers and inventory. What software can be used to create the database, tables, fields and records?

a)

Database

b)

Database Management Software

c)

Data Integrity

d)

Forms

26.

A database contains a Customer table. What would be stored in a record of the Customer table?

a)

Information about one customer

b)

Information about all the customers

c)

Information about one order

d)

Information about every order

27.

You discover many errors in a database table. What has been lost?

a)

Data Integrity

b)

Database Management System

c)

Fields and Records

d)

Primary Key

28.

What is a database?

a)

An organized collection of related data.

b)

A record that stores all the information for one item in a table.

c)

A table that stores information about one specific kind of item in a database.

d)

A column in a table that stores a piece of data for a record.

29.

What is a database table?

a)

An organized collection of related data.

b)

A column in a table that stores a piece of data for a record.

c)

Stores all the information for one item in a table.

d)

Stores information about one specific kind of item in a database.

30.

What is a database record?

a)

Stores information about one specific kind of item in a database.

b)

Stores all the information for one item in a table.

c)

An organized collection of related data.

d)

A column in a table that stores a piece of data for a record.

31.

4. What is a database field?

a)

Stores all the information for one item in a table.

b)

Stores information about one specific kind of item in a database.

c)

An organized collection of related data.

d)

A column in a table that stores a piece of data for a record.

32.

What is a database form?

a)

A column in a table that stores a piece of data for a record.

b)

Stores information about one specific kind of item in a database.

c)

Forms are a way to view and browse information in a database.

d)

An organized collection of related data.

33.

What is data integrity?

a)

Maintaining and assuring accuracy and consistency of data in a database.

b)

Stores all the information for one item in a table.

c)

Stores information about one specific kind of item in a database.

d)

Forms are a way to view and browse information in a database.

34.

What is ascending order?

a)

Moving down the alphabet from Z to A.

b)

To find a specific item in the table.

c)

Moving up the alphabet from A to Z

d)

sorting

35.

What is descending order?

a)

Moving up the alphabet from A to Z.

b)

Sorting

c)

To find a specific item in the table.

d)

Moving down the alphabet from Z to A.

36.

What view should you use to adjust and format a report?

a)

Print Preview

b)

Report Design View

37.

A primary key field from one table appears in a second table. What is the field in the second table called?

a)

A primary key

b)

A foreign key

c)

A relationship key

d)

A linked key

38.

Does Microsoft Access need to be told about relationships between tables?

a)

No, relationships are automatically detected

b)

No, relationships are not supported

c)

Yes, relationships need to be defined.

d)

Yes, only when the fields have different names.

39.

You cannot change the order of fields on a report.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

A query for a report can come from multiple tables.

a)

True

b)

False