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Details Title: Database Test Description: Test taken after the Database Unit Total Flash Cards: 17 Created: 02/17/2006 09:05:24	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term Sort Definition Information can be sorted in alphabetical or numerical order. Information can be sorted in either Ascending or Descending Order. Term Record Definition One complete entry in a database. Term Library Definition You can find a computerized database in either your community or school library. Term Field Definition The smallest amount of information a database holds. Term File Definition Once you have entered all of the information for your database it is called this. Term Ascending Definition The most common way a database is sorted. Term Class Schedule, Personal Address book, list of toys Definition Only 3 of the examples of databases you can create to track school and hobbies. Term A Doctor's database Definition can be used to hold patient information, schedule patients, keep insurance information, list of all medicatioins patients take. Term True or False: A database can only hold 400 records. Definition This statement is FALSE, the amount of records a database holds is limited by the memory in the computer and software. Term True or False: You can design your own database. Definition This statement is TRUE. That is one of the great things about databases. By being able to design your own you can make it unique to your needs. Term True or False: You can only view your database one way. Definition This statement is FALSE. Access has 2 main ways to view the database. Term True or False: Computerized databases have replaced card catalogues in many libraries. Definition This statement is True. Term True or False: Databases only help businesses; scientists and schools have no use for them. Definition This statement is false. Remember the schools database has a large amount of information about you. Term True or False: By using the filter/query feature you can exclude or include records from reports. Definition This statement is True. Term True or False: Most databases are designed in the datasheet view. Definition This statement is False. Most databases are designed in the Designm View. Term True or False: The two ways to view a Microsoft Access database are the Datasheet view or the Design View. Definition This statement is True. Term True or False: You cannot control which fields are printed in reports. Definition This statement is False. You can select the fields you want in the report.