Data Types
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IGCSE ICT-Database Terminology
A single store of related information. A table consists of records, and each record is made up of a number of fields.
Open resource →Revision NotesIGCSE ICT-Types of Database
There are several common types of databases; each type of database has its own data model (how the data is structured).
Open resource →Revision NotesIGCSE ICT-Data types
When a database is designed, all the fields are set to accept a particular data type .
Open resource →Revision NotesIGCSE ICT-What is a database
{xtypo_quote}Databases are designed to offer an organized mechanism for storing, managing and retrieving information.{/xtypo_quote}
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