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The main types of database
Data types and fields
Using tables to store data
Creating a relational database
Using queries to search data
Using reports to present data
Using labels to present data
Summary queries and extracting data
The Using Database Software unit is focused on the use of databases to store, search and present data.
The unit is split into eight topics:
This web page should be used together with the Using Database Software objectives booklet.. The links below provide the information that you need to complete the learning objectives in the booklet as well as tasks to help you develop your understanding of the unit.
The unit will be assessed through a 90 minute written and practical test comprised of recent examination questions and tasks associated with Using Database Software.
Topics
Topics
These are the eight topics of the Using Database Software unit.
Information
Information
The links below will provide you with the information that you need to complete the learning objectives from the objectives booklet.
Tasks
Tasks
These are downloadable tasks that will help you to show evidence that you are able to complete the objectives from the objectives booklet.
When you complete each task, email your work to computing@gardenrayong.com
The main types of database
Data types and fields
Storing and entering data
Textbook, page 269
GCFLearnFree: Specifying data types for fields
Infinite Skills: Using the correct data types
Textbook, page 275-277 and 284-287
Youtube: Importing data into a database
(2:00-5:00)
Creating a relational database
Using queries to search data
Using reports to present data
Using labels to present data
(Not in IGCSE syllabus 2020-22)
Summary queries and exporting data
(Not in IGCSE syllabus 2020-22)
Click on the image below to access the task sheet for the Using Database Software Unit Project
Recent exam tasks
Recent exam tasks
The links below provide you with access to past exam tasks and questions related to the Using Database Software unit.
These will help you to gain an understanding of the way in which you will be assessed for the unit.
PAPER 2 (This is where your ability to use databases will be tested)
PAPER 1 (This is where your knowledge and understanding of databases will be tested)
Extension tasks
Extension tasks
Once you have completed all the main tasks above, you could work through the tasks below to further develop your skills in Using Database Software.
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