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The document is a Year 6 computing test focused on databases and database management systems (DBMS). It includes questions about the definition of a DBMS, examples, advantages of digital databases, and comparisons with spreadsheet applications, as well as practical data analysis tasks. The test assesses understanding of database concepts, data fields, records, and search queries.

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The document is a Year 6 computing test focused on databases and database management systems (DBMS). It includes questions about the definition of a DBMS, examples, advantages of digital databases, and comparisons with spreadsheet applications, as well as practical data analysis tasks. The test assesses understanding of database concepts, data fields, records, and search queries.

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COMPUTING

Name:

Class: Date:

Year 6
Databases

1 a) What is a database management system


(DBMS)? Tick one box.

A A DBMS is a program which connects


devices to data.
B A DBMS is a system which stores data.

C A DBMS is a system which processes


payments.
D A DBMS is a programming app.
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b) Give one example of a DBMS.

c) Give one advantage of using a digital


database instead of a paper-based one.

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d) Eli is comparing a spreadsheet app with a
DBMS. Which of these statements is true?
Tick one box.

A Spreadsheet apps are better for


working with mainly numerical data.
B A DBMS is better for working with
mainly numerical data.
C A DBMS is designed to be used by
one person.
D Spreadsheet apps are a simple
version of a DBMS.
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2 Here is a sample of data from a database app.

Reg: 00022569 Reg: 00022589 Reg: 00022668 Reg: 00099569


Colour: blue Colour: blue Colour: green Colour: red
Age: 5 Age: 7 Age: 15 Age: 105
Material: metal Material: wood Material: plastic Material: glass
Weight: 2.5 Weight: 1.25 Weight: 0.8 Weight: 3.2

a) How many fields are in each piece of data?

b) How many records are there?

c) What is the technical term for the unique


piece of data held in the Reg section?

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d) Explain how a search query works when
searching a database.

e) How many results will be displayed if the


search query is ‘weight > 2.0’?

f) Which reg numbers will be displayed if the


search query is ‘colour = red or green’?

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