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Here Are Concise ICT Notes On Databases

This document provides concise notes on databases for ICT studies, defining key terms such as records, fields, and tables. It distinguishes between flat file and relational databases, explains the roles of primary and foreign keys, and outlines the advantages of using databases. Additionally, it covers database management systems, queries, forms, reports, and the concepts of validation and verification.

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Here Are Concise ICT Notes On Databases

This document provides concise notes on databases for ICT studies, defining key terms such as records, fields, and tables. It distinguishes between flat file and relational databases, explains the roles of primary and foreign keys, and outlines the advantages of using databases. Additionally, it covers database management systems, queries, forms, reports, and the concepts of validation and verification.

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Here are concise ICT Notes on Databases, suitable for IGCSE or general ICT studies:

Database Notes (ICT)

1. What is a Database?

A database is an organized collection of data stored electronically.

• Example: A school's student record system storing names, grades, and contact details.

2. Key Terms

• Record: A row in a database (all data about one item/person).

Example: Name, Age, Grade of one student.

• Field: A column in a database (a specific data type).

Example: "Name", "Age", "Phone Number".

• File: A collection of related records.

• Table: A structure that stores records in rows and fields in columns.

3. Flat File vs Relational Database

• Flat File: A single table storing all data (prone to duplication).

• Relational Database: Multiple related tables linked by a primary key.

4. Primary Key

• A unique field used to identify each record.

Example: Student ID

5. Foreign Key

• A field in one table that links to the primary key of another table.

6. Advantages of Databases

Easy to search and sort


Reduces data redundancy
Better data integrity
Allows access control and security
Easy to update data
7. Database Management System (DBMS)

Software used to create, manage, and manipulate databases.


Examples: Microsoft Access, MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server

8. Queries

Used to search/filter records in a database using specific criteria.


Example: SELECT * FROM Students WHERE Grade > 80;

9. Forms and Reports

• Forms: User-friendly interface to input/edit data.

• Reports: Summarized, printable output of selected data.

10. Validation and Verification

• Validation: Checks if data is sensible (e.g., age between 1–100)

• Verification: Ensures data is correctly entered (e.g., double-entry)

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