Database

Database

1. A database is where data is stored. It has to be easy to access, process and retrieve. It is also organised.

2. Information the school stores about me

   • Date of birth
   • My attendance
   • My address
   • Behaviour in lessons
   • Medical details
   • Emergency contact numbers
     • Contact numbers
   • Name
   • Age
   • Your grades/levels

3. Advantages of databases

   • All of the data is organised
   • Its easy to access
   • Records are all scored in one place
   • Easy backup option for all information if its digital
   • Digital Databases
     • You can set it so that it is automatically backed up somewhere else
     • You can have different files for different things that are easy to find.
   • Paper Databases
     • It can have physical (eg a lock) protection on the place where its stored

4. Disadvantages of databases

   • If there's too much data stored in it, when you try to access it, it could crash (if its digital).
   • Once the data is organised, it may be hard to re-organise.
   • Digital Databases
     • It's fairly easy for them to access the information.
     • It is possible to hack
   • Paper Databases
     • If you need copies of the files then it would take a while to photo copy everything

5. Categorisation of databases

   • Paper
     • The yellow pages
     • Library
   • Computer
     • Police
   • Both
     • Schools
     • Dentist
     • Dictionary
   • Hospital

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