Unit 5 Competency 2 - Discover the purposes of database applications.

Suggested Objective a:  Define terminology associated with database applications

 database

Access is database program in the Microsoft Office suite.  It is usually purchased as a part of the entire Microsoft package, but it can be purchased separately.  Information is stored in records.  These records can be used to create forms, reports, and other valuable information.

Download Database PowerPoint Vocabulary from Diane Stapleton.ppt

What Is Microsoft Access Links to an external site. from Simply Access

Microsoft Access Links to an external site. from Wikipedia

Computer Software & Tech Support:  What Is Microsoft Access Used For? Links to an external site.

 

Suggested Objective b:  Identify components of a database application screen

 Textbook Purple

Look at the two PowerPoints below.  Each will provide information for what a database is and how it can be used.  Take notes as you progress through the information.

 

Download Introduction_to_Database_for_Video.ppt

Download Introduction_to_Access_Database_PPT.ppt

Access 2010:  Introduction to Databases Links to an external site.