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vocab5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| database | a collection of structured information or data stored electronically in a computer system |
| Table | The fundamental building block of a database that store raw data organized into rows and columns |
| Record | A single, complete row in a table that contains all the data about a specific person, place, or thing |
| Field | A single column in a table that contains a specific category of information |
| Primary key | a unique field/s that specifically identifies each individual record in a table, preventing duplicate data. |
| query | a question or request presented to the database to find, filler, sort, or manipulate specific data across one or more tables |
| Form | A user-friendly, on-screen interference utilized to easily enter, view, and edit data in your tables without directly touching the underlying structure. |
| Report | A formatted, professional layout of database information designed for viewing, printing, or sharing with others. |
| Relational Database | A type of database where multiple table are linked to one another through shared fields, which minimizes data redundancy |
| Design View | An advanced editing mode in access where you can configure the sructure, data types, and properties of your tables, queries, and forms |