Types of databases and key fields

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What is a key field in a database?

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A piece of information that particular to that particular record

It is unique
Why are key fields needed? What rules do key fields follow?

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So you can see what type of data it is in or what it is

What is a FIELD?

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A filed is a single item of data e.g. a name

What is a RECORD?

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All the data relating to the same thing

What is a FILE?

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A collection of related records is called a file

What is a flat file database?

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Limited use and are only useful for very simple databases
What advantages are there to using a flat file database?

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Very simple
What disadvantages do flat file databases have?

Useful data may be deleted

Colums contain databases fields

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How many tables are in a flat file databases?

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1
What is a Relational database?

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A database that are relates

What is the advantage of a relational database?

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It cant always be right when you enter in the information

How many tables are there in a relational database?

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1 or more
What might be the disadvantages of a relational database?

It can coppy your data easily