computer Flashcards
is a traditional way of managing a database using a paper and pen.
manual database
is an organized collection of data that is related to a particular subject or purpose
database
is a collection of data that is stored in the computer system.
electronic database
what does DBMS mean?
Database Management System
Data in a list are stored in _____
Tables
they have fields and records
Tables
are categories or type of information found in tables
Fields
is a set of fields for a specific item
Record
What does POS mean?
Point-of-Sales
Kinds of DBMS
Flat-File Database
Relational Database
is designed to put all the information in one table.
Flat-File Database
is type of database where one or more tables are linked or related to other tables in database
Relational Database
is the stage where all the necessary fields for the database are all gathered and listed.
Data Definition
it stage where some fields are broken down to even more specific fields
Data Refinement
is an association established between common fields in two tables.
Relationship