Intermediate Computer Application

Questions and Answers

What is a relational database?

A collection of files

A collection of related tables (correct)

A type of spreadsheet

A collection of unrelated tables

What does PK stand for in a database?

Primary Key

What is the role of a Foreign Key in a relational database?

To establish relationships between tables by referencing the Primary Key of another table.

A non-relational database relies on the relationships between tables to store and retrieve data.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following components are part of a relational database?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using Microsoft Office applications in business?

To customize business materials, share data, and enhance professional appearance. Signup and view all the answers

In a relational database, each row in a table is called a ______.

record Signup and view all the answers

What does the integration of data between Access and Word allow for?

Importing and exporting data and reports. Signup and view all the answers

What is the example of the relational database created in this lesson?

Customers - Tea Products Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Agenda for Intermediate Computer Application Course

Focus on Learning Outcomes (LOs) for week #10.
Module 7 covers Integration Level 2, including a lecture and lab session.
Upcoming Test in week 11 accounts for 20% of grade, centered on database knowledge.

Learning Outcomes (LOs)

Use the Fleming Network account responsibly for assignments.
Customize business materials using Microsoft Word to improve professional appearance.
Manage multiple Microsoft Office and Windows applications simultaneously for data sharing.
Utilize functions in Microsoft Office to share, link, or embed data across applications.
Design relational databases with multiple tables and appropriate relationships.
Employ basic database functions for creating and modifying tables, forms, queries, and reports.
Choose the suitable Microsoft Office software application to address business information needs.

Relational Database Overview

Comprises related tables that store and access organized data.
Each table row represents a unique record identified by a primary key.
Table columns represent attributes, allowing easy data relationship establishment.
Non-relational databases do not rely on inter-table relationships for data storage.

Components of a Relational Database

Essential elements include:
- Tables and Keys (Primary and Foreign Keys)
- Forms for data entry
- Queries to retrieve specific data
- Reports for data presentation

Creating and Managing Databases

Previous databases created include Authors with Books and Students with Courses.
Current focus is on creating a database for Customers and Tea Products.
Tea sales data imported from Excel to Access for database processing.
Reports generated in Access can be exported to Word and saved as PDF files.

Establishing Relationships in Databases

Important to establish a one-to-many relationship between Customers and Tea Products.
The Foreign Key facilitates this relationship, although primary key details may not always be displayed.

Practical Application

Hands-on creation of the Customers table and importing sales data from Excel to Access.
Learning to create, modify, and manage databases using Microsoft tools through hands-on labs.

Description

This quiz focuses on Module 7: Integration Level 2 from the Intermediate Computer Application course, COMP 103, taught by Andre Ghosh in the Business Program. You will learn to responsibly use the Fleming Network account and customize business materials effectively using Word. Prepare for the upcoming Week 11 test on Database.