Reading Questions Page 224-232 Part 2

1. Define Key terms
database: a collection of info stored in an organized form in a computer
table: a collection of related information
record: information related to one person, product, or event
field: A discrete chunk of info in a record
field type: the type of information a field can hold
numeric field: field that only contains numbers
date field: field that only contains date values
query: information request
select: Looking for all records that match a set of criteria
import data: to receive data in the form of text files created with word processors, spreadsheets, or other database.
query language: language used for query which is more precise than English

6) What are the advantages of personal information management softwares over paper notebook organizers? What are the disadvantages?

The advantages are that it is super fast and portable, as well as organized. There are also bonus benefits such as calendars. A disadvantage is that files can be lost due to viruses, but the advantages heavily outweigh the disadvantages.

8) How can a database be designed to reduce the likelihood of data entry errors?

Data cleansing eliminates any error that the data might have

11) Why are computers important in discussions of invasion of privacy?

Data mining techniques can be used to extract information about anyone without their knowledge/permission.