| A | B |
| Vector Graphics | Uses Formulas to Draw shapes |
| Bit Mapped Graphics | Fills in pixels to draw shapes |
| Database | Structured collection of similar information. |
| Data file | Collection of structured data on a particular topic |
| Record | Collection of structured data on a particular person/thing |
| Field | Area on a record which contains an individual piece of data |
| Query | Allows you to search for records |
| Report | Allows you to change the way you display data |
| Sort in ascending order | Sorts A-Z |
| Sort in descending order | Sorts Z-A |
| Primary key | Also known as key field |
| Spreadsheet | Consists of cells |
| Used to Search in a spreadsheet | Filter feature |
| Both Spreadsheets and Databases | Able to use formula, search, sort and chart |
| Form | Container for other controls |
| Label | Displays text to user |
| Textbox | Used to receive text from the user |
| Command Button | Triggers events in a program |
| Variable | lets you store a value that can be changed |
| Val | Turns a text value into a numeric one |