Year 9 - Revision Quiz

What is a Database?

Do you need a computer to create a database?

• Yes

• No

Mention personal uses of databases (e.g. of databases that you might have access for)

Mention 3 examples of workplaces that make use of databases and mention also what type of information do they store.

Why is it more appropriate to store databases electronically (on a computer system)?

Mention some practical examples of databases which can be accessed online.

How is a database organized? A database is mainly composed of….

In databases column headers are given a specific name. What is it?

In databases rows are given a specific name. What is it?

A row in a database.

• Record
• Field
• Entity
• Table