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WorksheetsWeek 3-Database Quiz 1
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is the definition of a database?
A collection of data stored in a logical and structured way
A physical file cabinet
A type of software application
A type of spreadsheet
Which of the following is NOT a key term related to databases?
Record
Field
File
Cell
What is a primary key in a database?
A type of database
A backup system
A unique identifier for a record
A method of sorting data
What is one advantage of a computerized database?
Can easily make back-up copies
Does not require a computer
Is easier to lose
Is cheaper to maintain
What type of database is a paper-based database?
Networked
Digital
Physical
Cloud-based
Which of the following is an example of data typically stored in a school database?
Student's favorite color
Student's favorite food
Student's name
Student's hobbies
What is a disadvantage of a paper-based database?
Can be accessed remotely
Can easily sort data
Can be lost
Can be updated quickly
What is a spreadsheet?
A collection of workbooks
A programming language
A type of database
A physical file
What is one disadvantage of a computerized database?
Can be easily updated
Can be accessed from anywhere
Requires a computer
Is always free to use
How can data in a computerized database be organized?
In alphabetical order
In random order
In a physical file
In a non-structured way
What is the purpose of a primary key in a database?
To identify a record uniquely
To store data
To create backups
To sort data
What is one way to enter data into a database?
By using a typewriter
By using a computer
By hand-writing it
By using a calculator
What is a disadvantage of using a paper-based database?
It is always accessible
It can take a while to search for a record
It can be easily updated
It is less expensive
What is the main aim of learning about databases?
To learn how to write essays
To understand how to set up a database
To create presentations
To memorize facts
