Creating Tables in Microsoft Access

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Which of the following options is NOT a valid data type in Microsoft Access?

  • Boolean
  • Number
  • Text
  • Image (correct)

Field names in a table must be unique within that table.

True (A)

What is the first step to create a new table in Microsoft Access?

Open a database file.

To set a field as a primary key in a table, you need to click on the ______ button in the toolbar.

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Match the following steps with their descriptions for creating a table:

<ol> <li>Open a database = A. Begin the process of creating a new table</li> <li>Click Table Design = B. Specify how data should be structured</li> <li>Enter field names = C. Define attributes of the table</li> <li>Click Save = D. Store the designed table for later use</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Which field may be included when designing a student table?

<p>Student ID (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Each database can only contain one table.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What feature ensures the correctness of data stored in a database?

<p>Data type validation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When creating a new table, the name of the table must be ______.

<p>unique</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of setting a field as a primary key?

<p>To uniquely identify each record (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Table

A table is a collection of related data stored in a structured format. It consists of rows and columns, where each row represents a record and each column represents a field (attribute) of the data.

Field

Fields are attributes of a table. Each field holds a specific type of data, such as text, numbers, dates, or currency.

Creating a Table

A table can be created in Microsoft Access by using the Table Design mode.

Unique Table Names

Each table name within a database must be unique to avoid confusion and ensure data integrity.

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Minimum Field Requirement

A table requires at least two fields to represent the data effectively.

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Unique Field Names

Field names within a table must be unique to distinguish between the different attributes of the data.

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Database File

A database file stores multiple tables, allowing you to organize related information.

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Data Types

Data types define the kind of information allowed in a field. There are various types, including Text, Number, Date, and Currency, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.

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Datasheet View

The Datasheet View of a table allows you to enter, edit, and view data in a spreadsheet-like format.

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Adding Data to a Table

Entering Data into a table involves providing values for each field in the table, creating a record for each item.

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Study Notes

Creating Tables in Microsoft Access

  • To create a table in Access, you first open a database.
  • Then, click the "Table Design" button from the "Create" menu.
  • Define table fields (attributes of an entity). Example field names: Student ID, Sname, Sex, Age, Grade_level.
  • Specify the data type for each field (e.g., text, number, date/time, currency).
  • Data types validate data, ensuring accuracy. A "Text" field only accepts text values.
  • Save the table with a unique name.
  • Each table name and field name within a table must be unique.
  • Tables must have at least two fields.
  • To set a field as the primary key, select the field in design view and click the "Primary Key" button.

Entering Data in a Table

  • Open the database.
  • Select the table and switch to "Datasheet View" (using the View toolbar).
  • Enter data for each field for each record.
  • All records for a table should be entered.

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