12 Questions
What does the term 'field' refer to in a database table?
Vertical column of the table
‘DBMS’ stands for:
Data Base Management System
In a database table, what does a 'record' represent?
Horizontal row of the table
What do 'Key fields' represent in the context of relationships between tables?
Joint fields
What is required concerning data existence in a Primary key field?
Required and must be unique
What is the purpose of SQL in database management?
Structured Que Language
What is the default file extension for MS Access (2007) files?
.accbd
Which of the following statements about secondary key fields is correct?
Data existence is required but need not be unique
What does the acronym SQL stand for?
Structured Query Language
In Microsoft Access (2007), what is the default file extension?
.accdb
What is the purpose of wizards in Microsoft Access?
They are tools for simplifying program usage
In the context of Access tables, what does the term 'join line' refer to?
A graphical representation of the relationship between tables
Study Notes
Database Management System (DBMS) Basics
- DBMS stands for Data Base Management System.
Database Software
- MS Access is a Data Base Management Software.
Database Table Components
- A 'field' in a database table refers to a vertical column of the table.
- A 'record' in a database table refers to a horizontal row of the table.
Database Relationships
- Common fields used in a relationship between tables are called Key fields.
Primary and Secondary Keys
- Data in a Primary key field is required and must be unique.
- Data in a secondary key field is not necessarily required.
SQL
- SQL stands for Structured Query Language.
MS Access File Extension
- The default extension of an MS Access (2007) file is not specified in the text.
MS Access Wizards
- Wizards in MS Access are tools for simplifying the programme usage.
Database Table Relationships
- A 'Join line' in the context of Access Tables means a graphical representation of the relationship between tables.
Data Retrieval
- To retrieve select data meeting a specified criteria from two different tables of an Access database, we may make use of a Query.
Test your knowledge of Database Management Systems (DBMS) in accounting with this exercise containing multiple choice questions. Questions cover topics such as DBMS definition, MS Access, and database table terminology.
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