Study Notes: Database for Primary 5

A database is:

• A collection of data organized in a structured way

• A type of software for browsing the internet

• A programming language

• A hardware device for storing data

Which of the following is an example of a database?

• A) A school database

• B) A library database

• C) Both A and B

• D) None of the above

Fill in the blank: A database helps us keep records of important data in a _______ way.

• structured

• random

• chaotic

• disorganized

We use databases because:

• They store data efficiently and securely.

• They are used for cooking.

• They are a type of sport.

• They are a form of art.

Which type of database is faster and more reliable?

• Manual Database

• Computerized Database

What is a collection of related data in a database called?

• Record

• Field

• Table

Fill in the blank: Each row in a database table is called a _______.

• Record

• Column

• Field

• Cell

What type of data includes words, names, and addresses in a database?

• Numbers

• Text

• Boolean

A teacher might use a database to find students scoring above 90% by:

• Sorting the database by scores and selecting students with scores above 90%.

• Manually checking each student's score.

• Asking students to report their scores.

• Using a random selection of students.

Fill in the blank: A column in a database table is called a _______.

• Field

• Row

• Sheet

• Record