This document provides definitions and explanations of key database and Access terms. It discusses topics like database structure, tables, fields, data types, queries, relationships between tables, and formatting options. Multiple choice questions are included to test understanding of these concepts.
This document provides definitions and explanations of key database and Access terms. It discusses topics like database structure, tables, fields, data types, queries, relationships between tables, and formatting options. Multiple choice questions are included to test understanding of these concepts.
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Access questions and Answers for various question in the Access 2013 book.
This document provides definitions and explanations of key database and Access terms. It discusses topics like database structure, tables, fields, data types, queries, relationships between tables, and formatting options. Multiple choice questions are included to test understanding of these concepts.
This document provides definitions and explanations of key database and Access terms. It discusses topics like database structure, tables, fields, data types, queries, relationships between tables, and formatting options. Multiple choice questions are included to test understanding of these concepts.
1. In a _____ database such as those maintained by
Access, a database consists of a collection of tables, each of which contains information on a specific subject. a) dynamic b) relational c) static d) linked
8. Database _____, also known as metadata, can include
such information as the project author, title, or subject. a) tags b) flags c) fields d) properties
2. A unique identifier also is called a(n) _____ key.
a) important b) first c) secure d) primary
9. The simplest approach to recovery involves periodically
making a copy of the database (called a(n) _____ copy or save copy). a) vault b) restore c) backup d) archive
3. The ____ contains a list of all the objects in the
database and is used to open an object. a) Start menu b) status bar c) Navigation Pane d) Access Pane
10. The first step in the database design process is to
_____. a) determine the primary keys b) identify the tables c) determine additional fields d) determine relationships between the tables
4. You work on objects such as tables, forms, and reports
in the Access _____ area. a) report b) datasheet c) table d) work
11. When you use _____, usually you are looking for those records that satisfy some criterion. a) statistics b) forms c) datasheets d) queries
5. For each field in your database, you must determine
the fields data _____, which indicates what can be stored in the field. a) type b) property c) tag d) flag
12. _____ are symbols that represent any character or
combination of characters. a) Icons b) Wildcards c) Thumbnails d) Emoticons
6. A field with the _____ data type can store a unique
sequential number that Access assigns to a record. Access will increment the number by 1 as each new record is added. a) AutoField b) AutoNumber c) AutoRecord d) AutoProperty 7. For fields whose type is Short Text, you can change the field _____, that is, the maximum number of characters that can be entered in the field. a) size b) width c) depth d) length
13. Unless you specify otherwise, Access assumes that
the criteria you enter involve _____ (exact matches). a) simplicity b) complexity c) parity d) equality 14. Often your search data must satisfy more than one criterion, which is called a _____ criterion. a) compound b) common c) complex d) combination 15. A(n) _____ criterion is true if either individual criterion is true. a) AND b) OR c) BETWEEN d) IN
16. To order the records in a query result in a particular
way, you _____ the records. a) sort b) report c) prioritize d) process
24. A _____ field allows the user to select from a list of
values when updating the contents of the field. a) lookup b) query c) filter d) multivalued
17. Access will draw a line, called a _____, between
matching fields in the two tables, indicating that the tables are related. a) connection b) match field c) join line d) relationship
25. A field that can be computed from other fields is
called a _____ field or a computed field. a) complex b) multivalued c) calculated d) valued
18. Common delimiters include all of the following
EXCEPT _____. a) hyphens b) semicolons c) commas d) spaces 19. In _____ files, the width of any field is the same on every record. a) justified b) standard-width c) fixed-width d) set-width 20. Using the _____, you can reduce the number of objects that appear in the Navigation Pane and just show the ones in which you are interested. a) title bar b) Search bar c) status bar d) Quick Access Toolbar 21. In the database environment, _____ means looking for records that satisfy some criteria. a) querying b) sorting c) totaling d) searching 22. If your criterion involves more than one field, use Filter By _____. a) Selection b) Form c) Example d) Value 23. When you create a database, you define its _____; that is, you assign names and types to all the fields. a) design b) theme c) format d) structure
26. A _____ query allows you to delete all the records
satisfying some criterion. a) remove b) delete c) clean up d) clear 27. You can add the results of a query to an existing table by using an _____ query. a) associative b) action c) add d) append 28. A(n) _____ value is a value that Access will display on the screen in a particular field before the user begins adding a record. a) sample b) default c) property d) operator 29. You can use the _____ operator to specify a range of values. a) BETWEEN b) WITHIN c) RANGE d) VALIDATION 30. You can modify the appearance of the datasheet by changing the _____ color, a color that appears on every other row in the datasheet. a) Gradient Fill b) Shadow Fill c) Alternate Fill d) Banded Fill