ICT2 - Unit 4 Database - MS Access PART 1
Quiz yourself by thinking what should be in
each of the black spaces below before clicking
on it to display the answer.
Help!
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| Access | Microsoft’s version of a Database Management System.
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| Database Management System | Allows you to store, retrieve, analyze and print information.
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| Database | A collection of objects that work together.
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| Objects | The basic parts of a database, which include tables, forms, queries, reports, and macros.
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| Table | Stores all data in the database in a format called a datasheet.
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| Datasheet | Similar in appearance to an Excel worksheet, containing rows and columns.
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| Query | (question) which is used to search for specific information in the tables.
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| Form | Displays data in a format that looks similar to paper forms.
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| Navigation Pane | The area of the Access window that displays and organizes the names of the objects in a database, and from where you open objects for use.
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| Record | Complete set of data - appears in rows
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| Field | Categories that are listed in columns
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| Field Selector | Contains field name - located at the top of each column
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| Record Selector | Appears to the left of each record - when clicked, selects the entire row.
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| Data | Facts about people, events, things, or ideas.
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| Information | Data that is organized in a useful manner.
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Review the information in the table. When you are ready to quiz yourself you can hide individual columns or the entire table. Then you can click on the empty cells to reveal the answer. Try to recall what will be displayed before clicking the empty cell.
To hide a column, click on the column name.
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.
To hide a column, click on the column name.
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.
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