Unit 10 - "Databases" Pages 512-519
Directions: Use this form to complete the statements and questions as you follow the text in Unit 10.
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A collection of organized data is
Data
Database
2
A collection of unprocessed items is
Data
Database
3
This identifies the quality of the data.
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What does GIGO stand for?
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In a database, which is the smallest unit of data a user can access?
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What uniquely identifies each field in a database?
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What determines the maximum number of charactors a field can contain?
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What specifies the kind of data a field can contain?
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Which of the following are common data types:
Object (also called BLOB)
Hyperlink
Yes/No (also called Boolean)
Date
Currency
Autonumber
Numeric
Text
State
10
A field that uniquely identifies each record in a file is
Files
Key Field
Primary Key
Record
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Another name for primary key is ...
Files
Key Field
Primary Key
Record
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A group of related fields is ...
Files
Key Field
Primary Key
Record
13
A collection of related records is called...
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Which is the smallest?
Record
Datafile
Field
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Which is the largest?
Record
Datafile
Field
16..
Which would be examples of primary key fields?
The first name Joe
The last name Smith
Driver's License Number
Social Security Number
Birthdate
Age
Credit Card Number
Checking Account Number
Student ID Number