Databases

Databases

1. A persistant and organised store of data

2. Computer based Databases

   • Google
   • Wikipedia
   • Argos stock checker
   • Word
   • Documents
   • Advantages
     • Cost effective over a time
     • Secure
     • Can only be accessed by yourself
     • It is secure as you use a password
     • Updates where paper can't update
   • Disadvantages
     • Normally requires internet
       • Expensive to set up
     • Files can be corrupted
     • Computers damage your eyes

3. Computer and paper based Databases

   • Diary
   • Calendar
   • Homework planner
   • School regiser
   • Restaurant menu

4. Paper based Databases

   • Argos catalogue
   • Passport
   • Advantages
     • Cost effective
     • Accessible
     • Easy to use
   • Disadvantages
     • Not very secure
     • They're not very secure
     • Lost easily
     • If you lose it, it is gone
     • not enviromentally friendly

5. Fields are also known as columns