Features of a Database Flashcards
What are Databases used for?
Databases are used in the manner off an electronic filing system to store vast amounts of information about customers, suppliers, employees etc.
What are the main functions of a Database?
The main functions include; sorting data, using forms, performing queries to search according to specific criteria and displaying information in reports.
How can information be kept secure on a Database?
Information can be kept secure using access rights or password protection.
How can you find information quickly in a Database?
Information can be found quickly through the use of queries.
List some advantages of a Database.
It is quick to edit, update and delete information to ensure that it is up-to-date and relevant and calculations can also be used within a query.
