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Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will use a database on a computer. We will sort data to answer questions. Then we will compare using a paper-based database with a computer database.
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3 Questions
Q1.What is a database?
What is a database?
A set of data values
A single piece of information
Q2.What does each card represent in a paper-file database?
What does each card represent in a paper-file database?
A database
A field
Q3.Each record card contains data written under headings. These headings are:
Each record card contains data written under headings. These headings are:
Records
Values
3 Questions
Q1.Which of these are examples of database fields? (tick all that apply)
Which of these are examples of database fields? (tick all that apply)
Brazil
Hindi
Q2.How many records can you see in this database?
How many records can you see in this database?
36
5
8
Q3.Here is the table view of a database. We want to answer the question: ‘How long is the longest dinosaur?’ Which field would you use to answer it?
Here is the table view of a database. We want to answer the question: ‘How long is the longest dinosaur?’ Which field would you use to answer it?
12
Diet
Name