Introduction to Databases

Data can be stored within a database, the database can be queried to produce information.
This information can be used to make decisions within an organisation.

You will need to:

• understand the role of key fields within the table structure;
• select fields and link at least two tables together on a common field;
• enter data into a database;
• query a database using up to three criteria;
• create and use onscreen and printed reports from within a database and evaluate them interms of purpose and intended audience;
• create and use data capture screens and evaluate their effectiveness in terms of fitness for purpose.