Databases

Databases

1. Database Use

   • Defination: A database is a collection of data or information which is held together in an organised or logical way.
   • Examples
     • Birthdays were organised in logical order of 'month'
     • Addresses were stored in logical order of 'surname'
     • Telephone numbers were stored in logical order of 'profession' e.g. gardner, builder, plumber.

2. Benefits

3. Database Terminology

4. Validation - Types

5. Verification - Types

6. Database Queries and Reports

   • This workbook assumes that students know how set up a simple one table database in Access