Chapter 24 vocab Flashcards
What is a Data type?
A data type is a specified type of data that an object can hold.
A data base is…
An organized collection of data.
What is a Data Sheet?
A Data Sheet is a document that summarizes the performance of specific things.
An Entry is…
when you write something or record something in a reference book or list.
What is a Field?
A field is a specific range of information in a data sheet.
A Field Name is…
a name that was given to a field to identify it.
What are Field Properties?
The field properties describe the characteristics or behavior of a field.
A Primary key is…
a specific word or number that takes you to a word or number that is related to the keyword.
What is a Record?
A Record is a row with cells in a data sheet.
A Relational Database is…
a database structured to recognize relations among stored items of information.
What is a Query?
A Query is an object that allows you to organize, and summarize information in the database.
A Report is…
an object that allows you to locate records matching criteria in a database.
