LOMA, ABIGAIL JOY C.

BSACC 1-YB-4
BUSINESS ELECTIVE 2

1.5.b
Databases are a commonly used form of knowledge storage. The databases allow
different levels of security and views, so that specific information which is needed
by appropriate people can be accessed and viewed, but does not allow access to all
people within the organisation. List at least six procedures for accessing
information in a database knowledge storage system.

- Information may be accessed in a database knowledge storage system through a

variety of methods.

SIX PROCEDURES FOR ACCESSING INFORMATION IN A DATABASE KNOWLEDGE STORAGE

SYSTEM

a) Access Control - to guarantee that only authorized users may access sensitive
information, this technique involves creating user accounts with different degrees of
database access.
b) Querying - in order to find pertinent information, this entails searching the database
using precise search phrases or criteria.
c) Sorting - in this process, search results are arranged in an established order, such as
alphabetical, chronological, or numerical order.
d) Filtering - filters are used in this process to hone search results such as a date range,
category, or more pertinent criteria.
e) Indexing - this process comprises indexing the database to facilitate quicker and more
effective searches.
f) Backup and Recovery - to avoid data loss due to system failures or other unanticipated
events, this technique entails making backups of the database.