| A | B |
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| Ascending sort | Arranges records from A to Z or smallest to the largest. |
| Data Type | Specification that tells the database what kind of information can be stored in a field. |
| Database | A collection of stored information available for retrieval by electronic means. |
| Database Management | Any system for managing data. |
| Database structure | The arrangement of data into tables and fields. |
| Descending sort | Arranges records from Z to A or largest or smallest. |
| Field | Categories of data tha make up records. |
| Field name | Name that identifies a field. |
| Filters | Simpler form of query that cannot be saved and displays all fields. |
| Form | A format that displays one record at a time, used to enter or update data. |
| Input Mask | A pattern or template for a field. |
| Primary key | A field that uniquely identifies each record in a table. |
| Query | A structured way to tell a database to retrieve data from one or more database tables that meet certain criteria. |
| Record | A lists of information about one personor one thing. |
| Report | Objects that use data from tables and or queries to create a presentation-quality printout. |
| Table | A form created with columns and rows. |
