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What is a database?
What is a database?
A collection of information or data stored on a computer.
What is the purpose of Microsoft Access?
What is the purpose of Microsoft Access?
To manage databases to suit the needs of businesses or individuals.
How were records kept in a doctor's office before computers?
How were records kept in a doctor's office before computers?
On paper, such as lists of patients, contact information, medical history, and past appointments.
How are databases like collections of lists?
How are databases like collections of lists?
Give an example of a simple database for an amateur baker.
Give an example of a simple database for an amateur baker.
How do databases help in making data searchable?
How do databases help in making data searchable?
What is the purpose of the Ribbon in Access?
What is the purpose of the Ribbon in Access?
Where is the Quick Access Toolbar located in Access?
Where is the Quick Access Toolbar located in Access?
What can you find in the Navigation pane in Access?
What can you find in the Navigation pane in Access?
How does querying the database help in finding specific information?
How does querying the database help in finding specific information?
Why is it important to understand how the different Access objects work together?
Why is it important to understand how the different Access objects work together?
What would happen if you didn't have tools like Access to work with databases?
What would happen if you didn't have tools like Access to work with databases?
What is the purpose of the Document Tabs bar?
What is the purpose of the Document Tabs bar?
Where can you find the Record Navigation bar?
Where can you find the Record Navigation bar?
What is the function of the record search box?
What is the function of the record search box?
How is the Ribbon designed to help users find commands?
How is the Ribbon designed to help users find commands?
Where can you find the File tab in the database interface?
Where can you find the File tab in the database interface?
What is the purpose of the Navigation pane?
What is the purpose of the Navigation pane?
What is a validation rule in Microsoft Access tables?
What is a validation rule in Microsoft Access tables?
What is the purpose of a validation text in Microsoft Access tables?
What is the purpose of a validation text in Microsoft Access tables?
What are some common operators used in creating validation rules?
What are some common operators used in creating validation rules?
How can you specify multiple conditions in a validation rule?
How can you specify multiple conditions in a validation rule?
When might you use the 'not' operator in a validation rule?
When might you use the 'not' operator in a validation rule?
Give an example scenario where a validation rule can be applied.
Give an example scenario where a validation rule can be applied.
What happens if a customer only meets one of the criteria in a query?
What happens if a customer only meets one of the criteria in a query?
Why were the criteria placed on the same row in the query?
Why were the criteria placed on the same row in the query?
What is the significance of putting one of the criteria on the next row in a query?
What is the significance of putting one of the criteria on the next row in a query?
What do the results of a query show when each customer meets both criteria specified?
What do the results of a query show when each customer meets both criteria specified?
How can complex queries be simplified according to the text?
How can complex queries be simplified according to the text?
What are the two highlighted pieces of information in the query results?
What are the two highlighted pieces of information in the query results?
