Apr 12 2009

Database Skills

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In IGCSE ICT you will need to use database software for part of the examination.

The skills you need to have learned for the exam are as follows:

  • Know the difference between a record and field
  • Use suitable field names
  • Choose suitable data types
  • Choose suitable field sizes
  • Enter records
  • Sort ascending in a table
  • Sort descending in a table
  • Search using =
  • Search using <
  • Search using >
  • Print a table
  • Print search results
  • Print sort results
  • Print landscape
  • Print portrait
  • Make sure data is visible
  • Include header / footer
  • Print certain fields
  • Create a primary key
  • Create forms
  • Use forms
  • Produce screen shots
  • Produce reports
  • Enter suitable titles on reports
  • Print only certain fields in a report
  • Add a report header / footer
  • Make sure a report is fit for purpose
  • Understand the purpose of validation rules
  • Print to fit an A4 page
  • Sort a date/time field in ascending order
  • Sort a date/time field in descending order
  • Use validation rules
  • Use input masks
  • Sort on two fields
  • Search using <=
  • Search using =>
  • Search on more than one field
  • Understand primary and foreign keys
  • Set up a relationship
  • Search on related tables
  • Print selected fields from two tables

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