Use of Records to Store Data (AQA GCSE Computer Science): Quizzes
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What is a record in computer science?
What is a record in computer science?
A data structure storing related information
What is the purpose of field names in a record?
What is the purpose of field names in a record?
To label and identify each piece of information
In a database table, what does each row represent?
In a database table, what does each row represent?
One complete record
Which keyword marks the end of a record definition?
Which keyword marks the end of a record definition?
ENDRECORD
Which data type should be used for an email address field?
Which data type should be used for an email address field?
String
Which data type is appropriate for storing a year group?
Which data type is appropriate for storing a year group?
Integer
Why is choosing the correct data type important?
Why is choosing the correct data type important?
It affects how data can be processed
When must the record structure be defined?
When must the record structure be defined?
Before creating any records
Which benefit describes how records keep related information together?
Which benefit describes how records keep related information together?
Organization
What should field names be to indicate their content clearly?
What should field names be to indicate their content clearly?
Descriptive