information handling (databases)

information handling (databases)

1. a database is a collection of information or data which is held together in an orghanised logical way.

2. thre are a number of different terms used when talking about databases.

   • it is important that you understand these different terms and that you can use them appropriately when in an exam

3. flat file databases

   • with a flat file database ,all your data is stored in one large table

4. any database or information system needs data entered into it/in order for it to be any use.