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Exercise I
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What is a Database?
A database is a collection of related data. The database stores information. This information can be manipulated
and viewed in many different ways. A Database Management program such as Access stores information in tables
that are related to each other. It is primarily designed for two main purposes:
To store, add, delete, and update the data in the database
To provide various ways to view the data in the database
For example, you can display data on your screen in a form or print out a report.
With the power of Access you can maintain and manipulate large amounts of data and create reports.
Can you think of some examples where a database could be used? Some examples are:
Store and/or query information on applicants, training or programs.
Query or extract information on donors and donations made to the college and produce reports.
Store a list of students, addresses for a mail merge.
Personnel database with separate but related tables for employees, departments and payroll information.
Flat Database
Many of you have probably created a flat database which consists of only one table.
What problems do you see with a single flat database?
Unnecessary duplication of data. Wastes storage space.
It is more difficult to update and maintain.
It can be cumbersome to find or summarize information.
Greater chance for data entry errors.
The main problem with a flat table is redundancy
The publishers name and phone number are repeated. If their phone number changes, how many
updates would you have to make?
The authors name and phone number is duplicated. If an authors Phone number changes how many
updates would you have to make?
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