(a) Explain the following computer terms
(i) fle; (ii) record; (ii) field
(b) In a school registry, computer system is used to store students details.
(i) In addition to name and address fields in a student's record, list three other fields that may be included.
(i) Outline the steps involved in editing the field of a student's record.
(iii) Name two database applications that can be used for creating the record in 3b(i).
(i) File: This is a collection of related data (records) stored together on a computer.
(ii) Record: This is a single entry or row in a file, containing a set of related data. It is the collection of fields that describes a specific entity.
(ii) Field: This is a single piece of data within a record representing a specific attribute or characteristic. It is a column in a spreadsheet.
b(i) Other fields that may be included in student's record are: I. Student ID II. Date of birth II. Gender IV. Email V. Phone number VI. Parent/Guardian Name VII. Class
(ii) Steps involved in editing the field of student's record are:
I. Search for the student's record using a unique identifier such as the student ID.
II. Identify the specific field to be edited and select it.
II. Make your adjustments and saved changes made to the record.
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