Database

Database

1. What is a database?

   • A database is a place where the data is stored. It is a structured set of data that is easily accessed.

2. What data does the school have about me?

   • The school has a lot of information about me including things like:
     • My full name
     • My mothers name
     • My fathers name
     • My mums mobile and house phone number
     • Doctors number
       • Name of doctor
       • Doctor clinic
     • Allergies
     • An emergency number to call
     • Work phone number
     • Your birthday
     • How I got to school
     • Behaviour

3. Examples of databases

   • Google
   • Dictionary
   • Calendar
   • The Yellow Pages
   • Chinese takeaway menu
     • Indian takeaway menu
   • School Register
   • Argos catalogue
   • 118 118 Directory Enquiries
   • Homework planner
   • Diary
   • Argos stock checker
   • Microsoft office
   • Phone book on a mobile phone

4. Disadvantages of Paper-based Databases

   • A disadvantage of Google is that your internet might go down so you won't have access to it.
   • Another disadvantage of a database it if you have a calendar and you forget to put something on there you will forget to do the thing. This is bad because it might be something important like go to someone's funeral. And calendars are made of paper so they might burn.

5. Advantages of Databases

   • An advantage of a database is that if you have a dictionary everything is organized and easy to find.
   • Another advantage of a database

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