SLR10

Question 1

What is a database

Answer 1

An organised collection of data

Question 2

What does a database need to be able to do

Answer 2

Add data
Modify data
Delete data
Find data

Question 3

Where were databases stored before the developments of technology

Answer 3

Physical paper format in filing cabinets

Question 4

What did technology do to make the functionality of databases better

Answer 4

Made it easier to retrieve data, back up data, access data and modify data

Question 5

How is a flat file data base stored

Answer 5

In a table

Question 6

What are the names of the columns and rows in a flat file database

Answer 6

Fields and records

Question 7

What are the benefits of a flat file database (3)

Answer 7

1. They are really easy to set up
2. They are really simple
3. They require little maintenance

Question 8

What are the losses of a flat file database (3)

Answer 8

1. Can become inefficient quickly due to repeated data
2. Making them slow
3. Using up unnecessary space