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Chapter 9 Vocabulary Databases. 1.Table – a collection of information, or data arranged in columns and rows. 2.Record – all of the information about one.

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1 Chapter 9 Vocabulary Databases

2 1.Table – a collection of information, or data arranged in columns and rows. 2.Record – all of the information about one person or event. Each row in the table is a record. 3.Field – is the information contained within each record. Each column lists a specific field. 4.Data type – the kind of information you display in a field. 5.Primary Key – A unique number that is created when a new record is added to a database. 6.Relational database – Links tables through a common field, such as a customer number or product number. 7.Sort – to change the order of your information. Wizard – a feature that helps you through the series of steps needed to create a helpful tool such as a form. Report – is a printable summary of the information in your database. You cell phone, student records, and instant messaging contacts are part of databases A database is a software program that organizes data, or information, so that it can be quickly found and displayed. 17. Examples of database software programs include Microsoft Office Access, Microsoft SQL Server, and File Maker Pro. 18. To create a database, you will need to build a table to organize your data. The table will include a name, field and the field’s data type. 19. Many companies use databases to keep track of products and customers. 20. One of the easiest ways to reorganize information in a data base is to use the sort command.

3 8. Filter/Query – to limit the records you see to only the data you wants. 9. Criteria – The values or conditions that you can choose for your filter. 10. Filter By Selection – Displays all of the records that match a specific value you set. 11. Filter by Form – Another way to filter using a form all allows you to enter two or more criteria at one time. 12. Form – Arranges the data from a table in a way that makes it easy for anyone to enter data. 13. Wizard – a feature that helps you through the series of steps needed to create a helpful tool such as a form.

4 14. Report – is a printable summary of the information in your database. 15. Your cell phone, student records, and instant messaging contacts are part of databases 16. A database is a software program that organizes data, or information, so that it can be quickly found and displayed. 17. Examples of database software programs include Microsoft Office Access, Microsoft SQL Server, and File Maker Pro. 18. To create a database, you will need to build a table to organize your data. The table will include a name, field and the field’s data type. 19. Many companies use databases to keep track of products and customers. 20. One of the easiest ways to reorganize information in a data base is to use the sort command.

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