Database Usage Quiz

What is a database?

• A type of software for creating graphics

• An organized collection of information or data

• A tool for editing videos

• A programming language

Why do banks use a database package?

• To create marketing materials

• To store customers' accounts information

• To design new bank branches

• To train employees

How do schools use databases?

• To manage sports events

• To store information on all the pupils

• To organize field trips

• To plan school meals

What is one use of databases by the police?

• To track weather patterns

• To keep information on people with criminal records

• To manage traffic signals

• To organize community events

What is the whole set of data in a database called?

• Record

• Field

• File

• Entry

What is the set of information on one single subject in a database called?

• File

• Record

• Field

• Table

What is each separate heading of information inside a record called?

• File

• Record

• Field

• Data

What is a record in the context of databases?

• A single piece of data

• A complete set of information about one object/person

• A type of software

• A programming language

What do databases usually contain?

• A single record

• Many records

• Only text files

• Only images

Which of the following is an example of a record from the table shown?

• Title: Evan Almighty, Director: Tom Shadyac

• Certification: PG, Rating: 3

• Library Ref: 2, Cost: £11.99

• All of the above