Data Types

Data Types

1. Boolean

   • Can hold one of two values. (Yes/No) (0/1) (True/False)
     • e.g. Are you male or female?

2. Real

   • Holds decimal numbers.
     • e.g. Currency 4.50 - However does not store currency symbol!

3. Integer

   • Holds whole numbers.
     • e.g. School Years (7, 8, 9)

4. Date/Time

   • Holds the date/time.
     • e.g. Today's Date

5. Text/String

   • Holds any alphanumeric character.
     • e.g. Name, Telephone Number