Unit 2 - Key terms

Question 1

Database

Answer 1

A collection of data which can be in digital or paper form

Question 2

Database Structure

Answer 2

The structure is composed of fields

Question 3

Database Report

Answer 3

Presents information from a database and information should be displayed simply and efficiently

Question 4

Query

Answer 4

A request for information from a database which matches a set of criteria used to select specific records

Question 5

Database Form

Answer 5

A data entry tool which is a user-friendly interface between a user and the database

Question 6

Database Report

Answer 6

A report that is a document (paper or electronic) that presents data in as easy-to-read, professional format

Question 7

Primary Key

Answer 7

A field which can uniquely identify one and only one record in a database table

Question 8

Flat File Databases

Answer 8

Simple stores of information

Question 9

Relational Databases

Answer 9

Tables linked together

Question 10

Macros

Answer 10

A single instruction that expands automatically into a set of instructions to perform a particular risk