MICROSOFT ACCESS EXAMINATION

FOR THE AWARD OF COMPUTER PACKAGES CERTIFICATE

MARCH – JUNE {2022}
DAY: FRIDAY 17TH JUNE 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM TIME: 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Do not write anything on this question paper
2. Answer all questions

SECTION A
a) Explain in detail what is meant by MS Access. {2 Marks}

b) Highlight the different ways of accessing MS Access. {2 Marks}

c) What is meant by the term database as used in MS Access? {1 Mark}

d) In forms, the data can be displayed as per the user’s requirement, name THREE views

found in forms. {3 Marks}

e) Distinguish between primary key and foreign key, as used in MS Access. {4 Marks}

f) Explain the concept of Working with Database Fields in MS Access. {4 Marks}

g) Briefly describe the difference between Queries and Reports. {4 Marks}

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SECTION B
i. Explain all the data types found in MS Access, clearly indicating their uses and their

storage sizes. {16 Marks}

ii. An Access Database consists of SEVEN different Database objects, explain these

database objects. {14 Marks}

iii. A Database can be created by using the database Wizard or by using the Blank Database

command. Explain in detail the series of steps involved in creating a database and all its

prerequisites. {20 Marks}

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