Assignment 1

(15 points)
Part A Lecture Feedback using Notepad or Word (9 points)
For each of the following questions, type out the question and then your answer. Make sure
your name is included in the document. Name the document MyAnswers.
1. Explain this statement as it relates to database design: not get trapped by
preconceived notions (3 points)
2. Explain this statement as it relates to database design: Documentation is a lot like
flossing. (3 points)
3. List the three modification issues related to lists that were discussed in lecture. (3
points)

Part B Creating a Database using Access 2013 (6 points)

1. Create a database called MyMedia (1 point)
2. Create one table called MyMovies. This table should have 2 (and only 2) columns (3
points)
a.
b.
c.
d.

one column named Title

one column named Genre (ex: Action, Drama,, etc)
make both fields Text 50
do not create a primary key

3. Add 5 records to your table. (2 points)

Submit your assignment to Moodle

1. Login to the Hub/Moodle using your WebAdvisor username and password.
2. Click the INFO1311 class from the class list
3. Click the Unit 1 topic. Click the Submit Assignment 1 link - Follow the instructions to
upload your file(s)