Information Processing 10, 20, 30
Investigate the purpose and characteristics of databases.
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) | Describe the purpose and function of a variety of filing systems (e.g., alphabetical, numerical, Dewey Decimal). |
| (b) | Explain the purpose of a database. |
| (c) | Provide examples of how and where databases are used. |
| (d) | Discuss various types of database systems and architectures, such as relational, graph and flat file databases. |
| (e) | Explore the differences in features and capabilities between databases and spreadsheets and discuss when one application would be preferable to the other. |
| (f) | Define standard terminology associated with database management applications software, including field, record, data type, forms, views, tables, primary key, query, filter. |
| (g) | Describe the characteristics and features of a database, including fields, records, data types, forms, views, tables, primary keys, queries, filters. |
| (h) | Apply simple filters and queries to a given database in order to search and display records that meet given criteria. |
| (i) | Preview and print a datasheet. |
| (j) | Compare the features and functionality of various database software and mobile apps. |
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