Database Management Theory Test 2023 Fourth Form Created by: Shanya Connell

Name: ______________________________
Class: ______________________________
Date: _______________________________
Answer ALL Questions

Section I
1. What is a database?
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(2 marks)
2. A _________ is a computerized filing system that is used to organize and maintain a
collection of information for future use.
a) Query c) Database
b) Report d) Spreadsheet
3. Microsoft's version of a Database Management System.
a) Excel c) Word
b) Access d) PowerPoint
4. A Primary Key is ___________.
a) A field that uniquely identifies c) A record that uniquely identifies
each field in a file. each record in a file.
b) A field that uniquely identifies d) A record that uniquely identifies
each record in a file. each field in a file.
5. Tables are set up to contain columns and rows of information. In a database table, the
columns are called __________.
a) Cells c) Columns
b) Fields d) Records
6. In a database table, rows are called __________.
a) Fields c) Primary Keys
b) Records d) Foreign Keys
7. When using Paper Manual Database ___________.
a) Paper files can get lost. c) You can easily sort files
b) You can easily find the file you alphabetically.
are looking for. d) You can easily make changes.
8. What is the term used to describe the connection between two tables using a common field?
a) Control c) Relationship
b) Management d) Entity
9. What are the two views that you can use when putting data in Access?
a) Datasheet View and Design c) Field View and Record View
View d) Row View and Field View
b) Column View and Row View
10. In a relational database, what is the purpose of a foreign key?
a) To establish a unique identifier c) To display data in alphabetical
for each record order
b) To link tables together based on a d) To encrypt sensitive data
common field.
Database Management Theory Test 2023 Fourth Form Created by: Shanya Connell

Section II
11. Consider the following spreadsheet containing fields from the database table “Learner-
Driver” below. Study the spreadsheet and answer the questions that follow.

a) Identify the field that could be used as a primary key, and state ONE reason why it may
NOT be
a
suitable
primary
key.

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b) (i) One of the tables in the database is the “Instructor” table. Complete the table below to
show the field names and the data types that could be used in the “Instructor” table.
(Choose suitable fields from the table above)
Field Name Data Type

(2 marks)
(ii) Identify the field name from the “Instructor” table that would be MOST suitable as a
primary key.
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(1 mark)
c) Write the query AND the results of the query that lists the learner drivers assigned to
Rick.
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(4 marks)
Total 9 marks
12. Study the following table which contains the schedules for four flights.
SCHEDULES

a) Complete the data structure for the table.

Field Name Data Type
FLIGHT
DEPARTURE
ON TIME
(3 marks)
b) State the field that can be used as a primary key.
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(1 mark)
c) Write a suitable field size for the FLIGHT field. (Look at the number of characters)
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(1 mark)
d) Write a query AND the result of the query that finds all flights that are delayed.
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(3 mark)
e) State the field name AND the order (ascending or descending) of the records which are
sorted in the table.
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(2 marks)
Total 10 marks