| A | B |
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| Forms | provide input to tables |
| Queries | Extract data stored in one or more related tables |
| Tables | Contain data - basic database objects |
| Reports | Provide specific data in a printed (or onscreen) format |
| Database | Collection of related information |
| Access | Database software that tracks information for businesses or individuals |
| Object | Element in a database (tables, query, form, etc) |
| Columns | Fields |
| Record | Contains data about one entity or activity |
| Title Bar | Contains program name |
| Database Title Bar | Contains the name of the database |
| Database toolbar | Displays buttons to execute commands with the mouse. Can also open or design existing object or create new one |
| Objects Bar | Displays buttons for each type of object in database |
| Status Bar | Display information about current task and shows current mode of operation |
| Help | F1 will get you here |
| Telephone Book | Example of database |
| RDBMS | Relational Database Management System |
| Criteria | Required conditions when extracting recordes |
| Task Pane | Can open existing or new database from this area |
| Relational | Type of database where tables can be linked through common fields |
