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29 Cards in this Set
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Database
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a collection of data used for record retrieval and sorting
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Sort Ascending
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to sort data from least to greatest or from A to Z
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Sort Descending
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To sort data from greatest to least or from Z to A
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File
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A collection of related records in a database
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Field
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a category of information in a database, i.e. First Name, Last Name, Address, etc.
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Design View
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the view that allows you to change the layout, data type and properties of your database
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Datasheet View
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the view that shows all the data in your database in finished form
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Record
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A set of related data fields in a database; a row or tuple in a database
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Sort
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to arrange a set of data in a particular order
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Filter
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to retrieve data from a database based on a certain criteria or query
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Query
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to question or search a database for a particular criteria
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Editing
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to change or modify data within a database
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Entry
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a single piece of data in a database
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File
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a collection of related records in a database
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Wildcard Character
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an asterisk (*) used to represent data that is unknown or spelling may not be known
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Primary Key
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a unique identifier within a database that cannot be duplicated or repeated within a database, i.e. Social Security Number
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Null Value
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Containing no particular value or no value given
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Criteria
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a specific combination of values associated with data elements that allow you to select data according to your needs
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Data
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the information that is entered into the computer for processing
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Date/Time Field
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a field used for storing dates and times in a specific format to allow you to do such things as age an account or time an event.
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Field Name
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a label at the top of a database column that describes the kind of information to be stored in the column
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Logical Field
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a field that can be one of two entries, basically YES or NO or TRUE or FALSE.
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Memo Field
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a field used for information more than simple text, such as notes or comments.
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Numeric Field
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a field used to store purely numeric information
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Object Field
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a field used for media types that might include a picture of an employee or product, a sound file, a clip-art image, or any other type of non-text entry.
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Operators
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words or symbols such as less than (<), greater than (>), or equal to (=).
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Record Number
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the number that identifies the sequence of a record in a database.
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Text Field
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a field used to store alphanumeric information. You may also hear this type of field called a character field.
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Connectors
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words like OR and AND used in searching databases which indicate whether records satisfy one rule (OR) or if both rules must be satisfied (AND).
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