Questions and Answers
What is a database?
What does dividing data into tables eliminate?
Data duplication or data redundancy
What is a database schema?
A table with no relationship to any other table belongs in the database.
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What limits the sorting and searching capabilities of a database?
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Make field names __________.
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Which types of data are supported in a database?
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What does the size of a field indicate?
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Choose the correct formats for displaying data in fields:
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Match the data types with their examples:
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What is the purpose of a primary key?
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What is a form in the context of databases?
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Only one record can be displayed at a time in a form.
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Adding a logo to a form does not enhance its presentation.
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Study Notes
Database Basics
- A database is a collection of related data.
- RDBMS (Relational Database Management System) organizes data into tables, ensuring structured data storage.
Data Organization
- Dividing data into tables minimizes unnecessary data duplication, also known as data redundancy.
- A database schema describes the organization's data structure and aims to group information efficiently with minimal redundancy.
- Each table should have relationships with at least one other table; isolated tables do not belong in a well-structured database.
Table Structure
- A column in a table, also called a field, is used to store specific types of data.
- Combining multiple pieces of data in a single field can hinder sorting and searching capabilities.
Naming Conventions
- Field names should be unique, concise, descriptive, and avoid special characters.
Data Types
- Common data types include:
- AutoNumber
- Text
- Number
- Date/Time
- Currency
- Memo
- Yes/No
- Hyperlink
- Attachment
- Lookup
Field Properties
- The size of a field defines the character count or type of number it can store:
- "Single" is for decimal numbers.
- "Long Integer" is for whole numbers.
Field Formatting
- Field formatting determines how data is displayed:
- Options include Fixed, Percent, Standard, Long, Medium, Short.
- Text fields typically do not have a specific format.
Example Field Types
- Retail Price: Currency
- Order Date: Date/Time
- First Name: Text
- Product Description: Memo
- E-Mail Address: Hyperlink
- Record ID: AutoNumber
- Delivery Time: Date/Time
- Peanut Allergy: Yes/No
- Quantity: Number
Primary Key Setup
- To set a primary key:
- Click in the primary key field, then navigate to Design > Primary Key.
- The Required option ensures each record has a primary key entry.
- Multiple keys can be established by selecting gray boxes next to fields.
Forms
- A form is essential for data entry and retrieving records from a table.
- Different types of forms include simple, split, and multiple items forms.
Form Formatting
- Logos can enhance form professionalism.
- Formatting options for forms are bold, font size adjustments, and predefined formats.
Data Entry Efficiency
- Forms must be in Form view to add new records and display existing ones effectively.
- Record controls at the bottom help navigate through specific records or create new entries.
- Forms streamline data entry by displaying one record at a time, reducing errors.
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