Microsoft Access - Lesson 1

Form

A database object that simplifies the process of entering, editing, and displaying data.

Field

Column in a database table.

Data Type

Kind of information a field contains.

Record

Row in a database table.

True/False: Any list you make for a specific purpose-even grocery lists-can be considered a simple database.

True

True/False: Forms, queries, and reports are examples of database objects.

True

True/False: In a database table, data is stored in rows and columns-similar in appearance to a spreadsheet.

True

Query

Database object that asks a table a question.

True/False: An important principle to consider when planning a database is to try to record each piece of information as many times as possible for easy access.

False

True/False: By default, the Navigation Pane appears on the right side of the Access screen each time you create or open a database.

False