database features

True or False: A Database is an unorganized collection of information

• True
• False

A database has one or more ______, just as a file cabinet may have one or more drawers. Each _____ contains a collection of related data.  For example your schools database may contain a _______ for teachers and one for students.

• Field
• Table
• Record
• MetaData

The data in each table is split into smaller units that contain related information about one individual or item. Each of these units is called a ______.  For your schools database, each unit of information is about an individual student or teacher.

• Field
• Table
• Record
• MetaData

Each separate piece of data that is stored in a record - a student's last name, first name and so on -  is called a _______. 

• Field
• Table
• Record
• MetaData

True or False:  An advantage of computerized databases vs. paper ones is that information can be organized quickly

• True
• False

A ________ database allows you to work with data in only one table.

• table
• flat-file
• relational
• key field

 _____ means to arrange data in a different order.

• Sort
• MetaData
• Mine
• Export

A ________ database can use data from several tables at the same time. 

• flat-file
• relational
• 3-d

True or False: A graphic can be used as a data type in a records fields.

• True
• False

What are the Four main objects in a database?

• Balance, Proximity, Unity, Consistency
• Spell Check, Grammar, Ruler, Tools
• Tables, Queriers, Forms, Reports
• Cells, Columns, Rows, Entry