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C.

State the difference between:


1. Record and Field
Ans:- A record is one row of a table. it includes complete information
arranged horizontally in a table. for example, the student table may
contain the complete information of student like admission
number ,Student name, address, phone number.
Field: it is a column arranged vertically in a table that stores
information of the same type. for example, admission number is a field
that stores only admission number and students name stores only the
names of the students.
2. Table and queries
Ans:-It stores information in the form of rows and columns. for example
, one table could store a list of friends along with their details, while
another table could store their marks.
These are used for sorting, grouping or filtering data in the database.
for example, a query might only display a list of students in class 7 out
of all the school students.
3. Forms and Reports
Ans:-
4. Field Grid pane and Field properties pane
Ans:-

5.Datasheet view and Design view


Ans:- The Datasheet View and Design View are the two most commonly
used views in MS Access. The row and column format is seen in the
Datasheet View where data can be added. Descriptions like field names
and data types can be added in the Design View.
It is also possible to switch from one view to another using the View
drop-down list in the Views group of the:
 Datasheet tab while switching from Datasheet View to Design
View.
 Design tab while switching from the Design View to Datasheet
View
D. The following questions.
1. What is a DBMS? Discuss it’s functions.
Ans:- A DBMS is a set of computer programs that controls the creation,
maintenance and use of the computerized database by the user.
Some functions of DBMS are:- A DBMS performs these important
functions to ensure the integrity and consistency of data in the
database.
 Reduces Data Redundancy
 Facilitates Sharing of Data
 Controls Data Inconsistency
 Enforces Standards
 Ensures Data security
 Maintains Integrity
2. Suggest two ways to create a database.
Ans:- In MS Access 2010, a database can be created in 2 ways.
i) Using a blank database:- To create a blank database, you need
to follow the steps given below:
a) In the default Ms access window, a blank database is already
selected. Also, the Blank database pane appears on the right.
b) Type a name for your database in the File Name box. Location
of your database appears below this box.
c) Click on the create button
ii) Using a sample template :-
a) Click on the sample templates in the pane of the Ms Access
2010 window.
b) Select the templates of your choice say faculty from the
available templates section in the middle.
c) Change the name of the file in the File Name box and change
the location of the database using the browse button.
3. Discuss two ways of creating tables in MS access 2010.
Ans:- Ms Access 2010 provides two ways for creating a table.
Create a table in datasheet view
1. Open Blank database.
2. Select Fields tab Views group View drop-down list Datasheet
View option.
3. Click on the Table in Tables group in the create tab
4. Click to Add field header
5. Click on the field header and select the datatype. Add the data in the
fields.
Create a table in Design view
1. Open Blank database
2. Select Fields Views group view drop -down list Design view
option.
3. The Design view window is divided into two parts: Field Grid pane
and Field Properties pane.
4. Enter the required information in the field Grid and field
properties pane in the Design view window.
4) What are data types? Name some commonly used data
types in MS access 2010.
Ans:- The data Type for every field name describes the form
in which the data is accepted. Descriptions of some of the
commonly used Data Type values that appear in the drop-
down list.
i) Auto Number
ii) Text
iii) Memo
iv) Number
v) Data/Time
vi) Currency
vii) Yes/No
viii) Hyperlink
5. What is the importance of the primary key?
Ans:- Every table in the database must have at least one field that
uniquely identifies each record in the table. This field is known as
primary key. This key should always have a value that is not
repeated for any other record. for example, in any table for
students, it is possible that there are two students having the
same name. here, you can assign admission number as the
primary key because it can identify each student uniquely.

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