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Unit 3 Storage and Retrieval of Information
Revise the use of Databases, Spreadsheets, File Management and Security of Information.
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| A | B |
| Database | Used to hold records |
| Spreadsheet | Used for calculations |
| Alphabetical filing | In order of the alphabet |
| Numerical filing | Files are given numbers |
| Chronological filing | Files arranged in date order |
| Release mark | Allows a document to be filed |
| Index | A master list of files |
| Field | A column in a database |
| Record | A row in a database |
| Formatting a field | To show a text, number, date or currency field |
| Filtering | Used for searching or sorting data |
| Editing | Amending information |
| Data | Information |
| Formulae | Does the calculations |
| Charting | Producing diagrams from data |
| Microfilming | Converting paper files to film |
| Password | Security measure |
| Virus | Program which interferes with computer system |
| Backup | Make additional copies |
| Data Protection | Protects personal privacy |
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