Questions and Answers
What is a relational database?
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.
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Which of the following components are part of a relational database?
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What is the purpose of using Microsoft Office applications in business?
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In a relational database, each row in a table is called a ______.
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What does the integration of data between Access and Word allow for?
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What is the example of the relational database created in this lesson?
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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.
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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.