Using a database

In this lesson, we will search and order a database to answer questions.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Which of these are examples of database fields? (tick all that apply)

Select two (2) boxes

1/3

Q2.How many records can you see in this database?

2/3

Q3.Here is the table view of a database. We want to answer the question: ‘How long is the longest dinosaur?’ Which field would you use to answer it?

3/3

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which of these are examples of database fields? (tick all that apply)

Select two (2) boxes

1/3

Q2.How many records can you see in this database?

2/3

Q3.Here is the table view of a database. We want to answer the question: ‘How long is the longest dinosaur?’ Which field would you use to answer it?

3/3

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Quiz:

Using a Database

Screenshots from J2E

Q1.Which column has this data been sorted by?

1/3

Q2.The data below has been produced by a search. What was searched for?

2/3

Q3.By which fields has this data been searched and sorted?

3/3

This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

Using a Database

Screenshots from J2E

Q1.Which column has this data been sorted by?

1/3

Q2.The data below has been produced by a search. What was searched for?

2/3

Q3.By which fields has this data been searched and sorted?

3/3

Lesson summary: Using a database

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