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Key Terms
The key terms of Chapter 11
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Database | A software application that stores a collection of information and allows easy retrieval of the information. |
| Field | A category that holds one piece of information in a database. |
| Record | A collection of fields for one item in a database. |
| Primary Key | A field that contains a unique identification for each record in a database. |
| Ascending Sort | A sort of data arranged in alphabetical order or numeric order. |
| Descending Sort | A sort of data arranged in high to low alphabetical order or numeric order. |
| Query | A database object that enables you to locate records that meet a certain criteria. |
| Report | A database object used to present the information in a database in a way that is easy to read. |