Quia Home Home FAQ About Log in Subscribe now 30-day free trial
Java Games: Matching, concentration, word search, and flashcards.

Database Vocabulary

Learn the vocabulary required to pass the basic computer test.


AB
fielda piece of information common to all the entries
filterlimits the information displayed in a list
findoperation selects each matching instance of a word or phrase you specify
formpresents fill-in fields (text boxes) where you type information, check boxes, and click option buttons to make choices
searchto look for a particular word, phrase, or value in a word processor, spreadsheet, database
selecthighlight text or cells in a file by dragging the insertion point over them, or to click on an object
sortplace it in a new order
Accessdatabase program, published by Microsoft, enables you to store lists of information
ascending ordertext information alphabetized in A to Z order or numbers ordered from the smallest value to the largest
copyduplicate selected text, selected cells, or a selected object, typically using the Edit|Copy command
criteriaInformation you specify when performing a search or query in an application
cutremove a selection from a file and place it on the Clipboard
datainformation you enter into a computer
databasefile that holds an organized list of information
database programprogram you can use to compile and manipulate databases
deleteremove selected information from a file
descending orderinformation alphabetized in Z to A order or numbers ordered from the largest value to the smallest
gridlinesseparate cells in a spreadsheet, database table
<is less than
>is greater than