Database- Concepts Summary Flashcards
1
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Database
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Collection of data items. Structured to allow easy access for a number of different application programs.
2
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Table
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Each group of similar data with rows and columns.
3
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Record
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Collection of data items, relating to the individuals that the record describes.
4
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Field
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Part of a record designed to hold a single data item
5
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Primary key/ Key field
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A field that uniquely identifies an individual record in a table
6
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Query
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A question used to receive selected information
7
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Report
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Presentation of selected data
8
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Macro
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Small program to preform a repetitive task
9
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Relationship
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A link between to tables in a database
