Flat-File Databases · Data & Analysis

Fields, Records, and Data Types

Understanding the structure of a database and why data must be categorized correctly.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why is it better to store a date as a date type rather than just text?
  2. 2What is the difference between a record and a field in a table?
  3. 3How do fixed data types help prevent errors when entering information?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Computing - Data and Information
Year: Year 5
Subject: Computing
Unit: Flat-File Databases
Period: Data & Analysis

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