Introduction to Database
1.
What
is the difference between raw data and information?
Raw data is just info which is
just data which needs to be structured to be useful. Information is the data
that can be used for a particular use
2.
Provide
a definition of what a database is?
Is a collection of data which
is structured, to be sorted, searched and analysed
3.
Give
examples of what a database can do?
Sales, Inventory, Clients
4. Information is very valuable
to organisations, what might an organisation use a
database for?
Track Sales and Clients
5. Give
examples of how Brentwood uses databases to store your information.
Contact Details, Academic
Results, Absence
6.
What
does DBMS stand for?
Database management system
7.
Give
three examples of names for DBMS software
Oracle, Microsoft access, file
maker pro
8.
What
type of websites have databases at their back end?
Store and organise, social
websites
9.
Databases
can store not only text but also other media files such as….
YouTube, Flickr
10. How might an individual use a database -
Any timetable schedules for work.
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