Database Types Flashcards
(15 cards)
Database that has single table
Flat file
Database type used when managing diverse information that won’t fit into a tabular structure
Non-relational
The rigid structure used by Microsoft Registry
Hierarchical
Multiple connected tables in a database
Relational
You can assign properties, relationships, and actions into this database records
Object oriented
Example of relation databases
Microsoft Access
Relational databases have___, ___ and ___.
Tables, records and fields.
The basis of any relational database is its _____.
Tables (aka relations)
What is a table in a relation database?
Row and column grid for storing structured data
In a table, in a relational database, each row is called a ______.
Record (collection of facts about one instance of whatever you are keeping track of
In a table, of relational database, each COLUMN represents a________
Field (names the type of information)
What is a query?
A view of data from one or more tables
Contains data from 1 or more tables or queries, arranged and formatted in a print friendly way
Report
Show information from multiple tables at once
A form