Databases Flashcards
1
Q
What does a database do?
A
It allows for the effective storage of data in a structured and logical way.
2
Q
What forms can databases take?
A
Databases can be computerised or paper based.
3
Q
What else can a database be?
A
A database can also be a large collection of data items and the links between them, structured in a way that allows it to be accessed by a number of different programs.
4
Q
What can a database also describe?
A
It can also be used to describe any collection of data.
