1. Q1 – What is the purpose of a database? Justin Bornstein Group 2

2. © Pearson Prentice Hall 20095-2 Q1 – What is the purpose of a database? As a database user, you play a crucial role in developing database applications for your business or organization. Spreadsheets are good for tracking items with just one theme (as shown below) versus a database that tracks things involving more than one theme (as shown on the next slide). Fig 5-1 List of Student Grades, Presented in a Spreadsheet

3. © Pearson Prentice Hall 20095-3 Q1 – What is the purpose of a database? Fig 5-2 Student Data Shown in a Form, from a Database

4. Example and Explanation of a Database Microsoft Access