Databases

Question 1

Database

Answer 1

Is a collection of data that is stored in logical and organised manner.

Question 2

Data

Answer 2

Raw facts and figures.

Question 3

Advantages of database

Answer 3

• the data we need can be found quickly
• data can be filtered to retrieve only data we require
• data can be validated
• a backup copy can be easily made
• saves space compared to a paper database

Question 4

Table

Answer 4

A structure in which data is stored.

Question 5

Flat file database

Answer 5

A database whose records are stored in a single table.

Question 6

Record

Answer 6

A collection of data about one single item in a database.

Question 7

Field

Answer 7

One piece of data about an item in a database.

Question 8

Data type

Answer 8

The format of the data in the field.