Design and present a relational database to meet a professional need or solve a business problem.

Indicators for this outcome
(a) Determine a problem to be solved by using a relational database and justify the use of the database to solve a particular business problem.
(b) Set up tables for a relational database with appropriate fields, keys and data types.
(c) Apply table and field properties (e.g., validation rules, input masks, lookups) to a relational database.
(d)

Create forms to a specified design and layout:

  • create forms and subforms;
  • control data entry through forms;
  • create calculated fields; and,
  • add appropriate controls in forms.
(e) Locate, evaluate and select data to be entered or imported into the database.
(f) Use consistent parameters (e.g., tags, terms, categories) when entering or importing data into a database.
(g) Input and organize data (e.g., enter records, divide into tables, define fields).
(h) Normalize data in a database to minimize redundancy.
(i) Test the effectiveness of the database by performing operations (e.g., queries, filters, sorting) for various purposes.
(j) Develop and design the interface of the database to suit client requirements as specified.
(k) Create options for simple execution of complex processes (e.g., use macros to automate processes, apply appropriate protection settings) for the client.
(l) Summarize data in reports using calculated fields.
(m) Adjust parameters and organization of data to correct errors or solve problems in the database, or to make it more user-friendly.
(n) Justify how the database meets the client’s professional need or solves the business problem.
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