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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?
A set of data values
A single piece of information
Q2.
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:
Records
Values
3 Questions
Q1.
Which of these are examples of database fields? (tick all that apply)
Brazil
Hindi
Q2.
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?
12
Diet
Name