| A | B |
|---|
| ascending sort | a sort that arranges records from A to Z |
| database | a collection of fields and related data |
| datasheet view | displays a row-and-column view of data in tables, forms, and queries |
| descending sort | arranges records from Z to A |
| design view | view used to create a table, form, query, and report |
| field | individual piece or item of information |
| form | object used to maintain, view, and print records in a database |
| primary key | key that uniquely identifies a field for each record |
| query | question you ask about the data stored in a database |
| record | a collection of fields |
| report | contains the contents of the database in customized formats |
| table | a group of records |
| Microsoft Access | software GJHS uses for databases |
| short and descriptive | field names should be this |
| text | default data type |
| currency | data type for dollars and cents |
| spamming | sending thousands of e-mails at once |
| spoofing | enables junk e-mailers to hide their identity |
| file | information stored in a computer |
| structure | before entering records in the database, this must be created |
