DTP Chapter 8 Database
Quiz yourself by thinking what should be in
each of the black spaces below before clicking
on it to display the answer.
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| Electronic Database | store large quantities of information
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| Record | is the information relating to one person, product, or event
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| SQL | Microsoft Server Query Langage
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| Field | is a discrete chunk of information in a record
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| View | is a display of the information in fields based on a particular layout of field data.
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| Import | receives data in the form of text files
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| Browse | navigates through information by justlooking at it
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| Query | finds records that match a specific criteria
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| Sort | rearranges records (alpha or numerically)
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| Report | printout of an ordered list of records
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| Geographical information systems (GISs) | include geographic and demographic data in map form.
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| Personal information managers (PIMs) | an electronic organizer that is customized to fit individual needs.
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| File Manager | is a program that allows users to work with one file at a time.
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| DBMS | is a program or system of programs that can manipulate data in a large collection of files
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| Relational Database | is when files are related to each
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| Real-Time Computing | Allows instant access to information
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| Downsizing and Decentralizing | Using a client/server approach
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| Data Mining | Allows technology to find valuable information.
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| Databases and the Web | Information is available via a company’s Intranet and the Internet.
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| Object-Oriented Databases | Make database construction and usage more flexible.
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| Multimedia Databases | Serve as an index for art, photographs, maps, video clips, and other media files.
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| Natural Language Databases | Allows users to ask for data using the same language used to address humans
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Review the information in the table. When you are ready to quiz yourself you can hide individual columns or the entire table. Then you can click on the empty cells to reveal the answer. Try to recall what will be displayed before clicking the empty cell.
To hide a column, click on the column name.
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.
To hide a column, click on the column name.
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.
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