Block 2 - Unit 4a Flashcards

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The field whose value uniquely identifies each record on a table is known as the———–

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Primary key

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——–the expectations of the user is the first step in database design.

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Discussing

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The most common type of data

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Text

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You can combine and maintain large amounts of data in one ——— database

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Access

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4
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Through ——— a database is scrambled and compacted

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Encryption

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To prevent errors or corruptions you must provide users with ——— which include how to navigate through records and how to add/edit data.

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User documentation

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To make your database easier to use, enter a ——– for each field.

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Description

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Lays the foundation for every database and is limited to a single distinct subject.

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Table

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8
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Apply the ———- data type when no other field can be the primary key

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Auto number

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Creating new fields, changing a data type, or moving the location of the database fall under database ———-

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Maintenance

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A collection of data contained in multiple tables, each similar to each other.

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Relationship database

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A structured collection of data that is stored in a computer system.

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Database

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Databases maintain a great amount of vital information and must be protected from ——– access

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Unauthorized

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A valuable resource to any organization , business or company

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Data

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In a database,a ——— exists between common fields on different tables

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Relationship

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Determining where to store the database is apart of the —————

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Physical design

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Represents exactly one instance of the object or event which the table holds details about.

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Describes the information contained in the column and should be something that will be easily recognizable.

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Request ———– from users to ensure the database is and remains effective.

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A field’s ——– determines the type of information that can be stored in that field.

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Define a relational database.

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Collection of data contained in multiple tables, each similar to each other

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What is the first step in database design.

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Discuss the expectations of the user

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What is done before you identify the types of data to store in your database?

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Determine the purpose of the database

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The ——– describes the info contained in a column and should be something that will be easily recognized

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Typing a -------- for each field helps a user input appropriate data into that field.
Description
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What is the most common data type
Text
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How many primary keys can there be on a table
One
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What is a relationship, in regards to databases
A link between two similar things. Between common fields on multiple tables and ensures data is not accidentally updated on one table but not on the other.
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During the physical design, you must determine where the database will be -------
Stored
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One auto restrict access to a database is to apply a combination of ----------and ---------
Encryption and password
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To prevent data error or corruption within the database you must provide users with ---------- ------------
User documentation.
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List two examples of database maintenance.
Create new fields and Change data type from text to number.