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Introduction to OpenOffice Base

The document consists of a series of questions and prompts related to OpenOffice Base, covering topics such as database components, data types, and the functionality of the software. It includes multiple-choice questions, fill-in-the-blank exercises, and open-ended questions that require explanations and justifications. The content is designed to assess knowledge and understanding of database management concepts and the use of OpenOffice Base.

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Introduction to OpenOffice Base

The document consists of a series of questions and prompts related to OpenOffice Base, covering topics such as database components, data types, and the functionality of the software. It includes multiple-choice questions, fill-in-the-blank exercises, and open-ended questions that require explanations and justifications. The content is designed to assess knowledge and understanding of database management concepts and the use of OpenOffice Base.

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Q.

Select the correct option:

1. Which component in OpenOffice Base is used to store data in the database?


(a) Forms (b) Tables
(c) Queries (d) Reports

2. In which scenario would a DBMS be most useful?


(a) Managing a personal calendar
(b) Recording recipes in a cookbook
(c) Storing patient’s details in a hospital
(d) Creating a to-do list

3. Which feature allows you to display only selected data from tables, based on certain conditions in
OpenOffice Base?
(a)Queries (b)Forms
(c)Reports (d)Both (a) and (b)

4. What is the name given to each row of data in a database table?


(a)folder (b) file
(c)field (d) record

5. What is the purpose of the Data View in a database table?


(a)to define field names (b) to specify data types
(c)to enter data (d) to design the table structure

6. What is the file extension of Base file?


(a) .odb (b) .odp
(c) .dcb (d) .odc

7. Which of the following statements is TRUE about primary keys in a database table?
(a) Multiple fields in a table can be set as primary keys.
(b) Only one field in a table can be set as the primary key.
(c) A primary key can be a composite key consisting of multiple fields.
(d) A primary key is not necessary for a table to be considered relational.
Q. Fill in the blanks.

1. A column heading in a table is known as a .


2. The determines the type of value that can be entered in a particular field of
the table.
3. The view is used to enter a new record in the table.
4. A uniquely identifies each record in a table.
5. is a database object used to view, change and analyze data in a table based on
some criteria.

Q. Name the following

1. An application used to store, add, modify and delete data, from a database
2. A row in a database table
3. A type of report that can be prepared only once from the given data.
4. Any two commonly used data types.
5. Two types of reports that can be generated in the OpenOffice database.
6. Any two field properties of Number in Table
7. Four components of OpenOffice Base.

Q. Answer the following.

1. Given below is the Design view of a table in Base. What does the highlighted symbol indicate?
Explain with the help of an example why it is required. [WB]

2. What rules should be followed when adding field names to a table? [WB]

3. Sam is creating a database to store information for a class of students. Which data type should he
use for a field to store the student’s age and why? [WB]

4. Michael is responsible for creating a report from a monthly expense tracking database. Which type
of report should she use, and why? [WB]

5. Explain the relationship between tables, fields and records with the help of an example. [TB]

6. Sachin has created a table for his book store. The table includes the fields Book code, Book name,
Book publisher and Book cost. Which field will he select for creating the primary key? Justify your
choice.[TB]
7. Disha wants to create a report that can be updated on a daily basis. What type of report will she
create?[TB]

8. Aman wants to filter and analyse specific data from a database based on some criteria. Explain the
feature of Base that will help him to do the same.[TB]

9. Both queries and reports can be used to view specific data from a table. What is the difference
between them?[TB]

10. What is a database? Give one example of DBMS applications. [Prev. Yr. question]

11. Differentiate between the number and integer data types. [Prev. Yr. question]

12. What is a Database Management System (DBMS), and how is it used in everyday life?
[Prev. Yr. question]

13.13.
Imagine you are tasked with creating a database for a school to track student attendance, grades,
and class enrollments. How would you use the different objects in OpenOffice Base (Tables,
Queries, Forms, Reports) to design this database? Provide specific examples of how each object
would be used. [CBQ]

14. What are the three ways provided by OpenOffice Base to create query?[Prev. Yr. question]

15. What is the use of length option present in the ‘Field Properties’ pane? [Prev. Yr. question]

16. List the two views of a table? Explain the use of each view. [Prev. Yr. question]

17. What is the shortcut method to open the table in Openoffice Base? [CBQ]

18. What is the form component used for in the Openoffice base? List two ways in which forms can be
generated? [CBQ]

19. What is the difference between ‘>’ and ‘>>’ button in OpenOffice Base?[CBQ]

20. What data types should be used in OpenOffice Base for the following?
a.“This is a detailed product description. It is used to provide information about the product's
features, specifications, and recommended usage.”
b.1234.56
c. 2023-10-20

Q. Do as directed:

1. Label the following icons of OpenOffice Base.


2. Given below is the table created in OpenOffice Base. Refer to the table and answer the following
questions.

a.Which field should be marked as the primary key?


b.What should be the data type of the ‘contact_no’ field?
c. Where can we define a condition for ‘contact_no’ field so that the number of digits should not
exceed 10?
d. Which feature can be used to provide a front end to the user to enter records in the table?

3. Observe the table created in OpenOffice Base and answer the questions given below.

(a) Which view of the table is shown in the image?


(b) What should be the data type of the ‘Date of Birth’ column?

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