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The document provides an overview of databases, defining them as structured collections of data stored electronically for easy access. It introduces essential terminology such as Database Management System (DBMS), data models, tables, fields, records, queries, primary keys, and foreign keys. Additionally, it highlights the benefits of databases, including easy data access, integrity, security, and analysis, while inviting readers to engage with questions at the end.

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DefinitionandTerminologiesofDatabase ClassNotes - NG

The document provides an overview of databases, defining them as structured collections of data stored electronically for easy access. It introduces essential terminology such as Database Management System (DBMS), data models, tables, fields, records, queries, primary keys, and foreign keys. Additionally, it highlights the benefits of databases, including easy data access, integrity, security, and analysis, while inviting readers to engage with questions at the end.

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Definition and Terminologies of Database

Leave a Comment / By Class Tutor / February 25, 2024

Back to: Computer Science JSS 3 Welcome to

class!

In today’s class, we shall be talking about the meaning of databases. Please enjoy the class!

De nition and Terminologies of Database What is

a Database?

Imagine a meticulously organized library, not for books, but for information. That’s essentially a database! It’s a
structured collection of data – facts and figures – stored electronically and accessed conveniently. Think customer
records, inventory lists, product details, scientific measurements – anything you can imagine, stored digitally for
effortless retrieval.

Essential Database Vocabulary:


Database Management System (DBMS): The software that acts as the librarian, managing and controlling the data
within the database. Think of it as the key to unlocking the information.

Data Model: The blueprint for data organization. It determines how information is arranged and connected, like the
Dewey Decimal System in a library. Common models include relational (think rows and columns like spreadsheets)
and non-relational (more flexible, like a document with embedded data).

Table: The heart of a relational database. Imagine a spreadsheet where each row is a record (an individual entry) and
each column is a field (specific data type, like name, address, or price).

Field (Attribute): A single type of data within a table, like customer name or product ID. Think of it as a column title in
your spreadsheet.

Record (Tuple): A single complete set of information within a table, like a row in your spreadsheet containing all
details about one customer or product.

Query: The question you ask the database! It’s a specific instruction requesting certain data, like “find all customers in
California with orders over $100.”

Primary Key: A unique identifier for each record, like a library book’s barcode. Every record in a table must have a
distinct primary key, ensuring no confusion.

Foreign Key: A field that links to another table, creating relationships between data. Imagine cross-references in a
library catalog, connecting books to authors or genres.

Databases are powerful tools used in diverse fields, from healthcare and finance to e-commerce and scientific
research. Their benefits include:

1. Easy Data Access: Find what you need quickly and efficiently, eliminating the need for manual digging through
files.
2. Data Integrity: Maintain consistency and accuracy by avoiding duplicates and errors.
3. Data Security: Protect sensitive information with access controls and encryption.
4. Data Analysis: Gain valuable insights from your data through queries and reports, aiding decisionmaking.

Databases are more than just storage units; they’re gateways to understanding and utilizing information. As you
unlock their secrets, you’ll discover a world of possibilities, empowering you to analyze, interpret, and leverage data
to achieve your goals.

We have come to the end of today’s class. I hope you enjoyed the class!

In the next class, we shall be discussing the Forms of database.

In case you require further assistance or have any questions, feel free to ask in the comment section below, and trust
us to respond as soon as possible. Cheers!
Question Time:

Section A (Multiple Choice):

1. A collection of related data organized in a structured manner is called a:

(a) File system

(b) Spreadsheet

(c) Database

(d) Word processor

2. The software that manages and controls data within a database is called a:

(a) Compiler

(b) Interpreter

(c) Database Management System (DBMS)

(d) Word processor

3. The most common type of data model used in relational databases is the:

(a) Hierarchical model

(b) Network model

(c) Object-oriented model

(d) Relational model

4. In a relational database, a set of records with the same structure is called a:

(a) Field

(b) Attribute

(c) Table

(d) Primary key


5. A unique identifier for each record in a table is called a:

(a) Foreign key

(b) Attribute

(c) Primary key

(d) Record

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