DigiTools Digital Workbook
Chapter 9
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folder.
Review Questions
Instructions: Write or key your answers to the questions below.
 Peer Check
Check your answers by comparing them with those of a classmate.
1. Give three examples of questions a business might be able to answer using database records.
2. All Access databases must contain at least how many tables?
3. Explain the relationships among database tables, records, and fields.
4. In a table datasheet, _______________ are displayed in rows and _______________ are displayed in
columns.
5. Which data type should be used for a field that contains lengthy notes?
6. ___________________ buttons at the bottom of the table are used to move around in a database
table.
7. What is the purpose of selecting a primary key field in a table?
8. Describe the processing for adding a field to a table in Design view.
9. A table datasheet can be printed in ____________________ or __________________ orientation.
10. Give an example of a change you might make to a field property.
11. If you do not want to see all the columns in a table datasheet, what command can you use to display
only part of the columns?
12. When you want to sort records from Z to A, should you use ascending or descending order?
13. When you want to sort dates and times from later to earlier, what sort order should you use?
14. Describe how to create a simple filter by selection in a table datasheet.
15. In a query, how do you tell Access what records to look for?
16. Why may entering data in a large table be difficult? What other database object might you use to
enter data?
17. Which database object is best for summarizing and displaying data in an attractive format?
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Vocabulary Reinforcement
Instructions: Enter the letter of each term at the left beside its definition at the right.
 Self Check
Check your answers by comparing them with the correct answers on the last page of
this document.
A. AutoForm
_____
B. data type
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C. database
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3. Command that allows you to arrange records in
ascending or descending order using the data in a
specific field
D. field
_____
4. Command that creates a form that includes all the
fields in the current table
E. filter
_____
5. Composed of fields and contains all the data about
one particular item in a database
F. form
_____
6. Displays a subset of records selected according to
criteria you give; cannot be saved
G. primary key
_____
7. Identifies the kind of information to be placed in a
field
H. query
_____
I. record
_____
8. Part of a record and contains a single piece of data for
the subject of the record
9. Question that you ask a database
J. report
_____
10. Main data storage container in a database
K. Sort
_____
11. Database object that is primarily used to enter data in
a database
L. table
_____
12. Field that uniquely identifies a record
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1. Database object used to display, summarize, or
format data in attractive ways; not used to enter data
2. Collection of related information
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Math Practice: Calculating Selling Prices and Gross Profit Amounts
Instructions: Calculate answers to the following questions.
 Self Check
Check your answers by comparing them with the correct answers on the last page of
this document.
1. You are the manager of bicycles for a large sporting goods store. You have decided to stock a lowend model of mountain bike. The new bikes cost $100 each from the manufacturer. The store
manager has told you that you must price the mountain bike so it has a 30% gross profit. How much
will the selling price of the new bicycle be?
2. You work in an electronics store that sells video games. The hottest new video game currently sells
for $79.99, and it costs the store $50.00. What is the gross profit percentage for this game? Round to
the nearest whole percent. The store manager expects a 50% gross profit on all video games. Does
this game meet his criteria?
3. You are a purchasing agent for a clothing store. You have been asked to purchase a line of T-shirts
with the logo of the local high school. Your experience tells you that the most you can sell the shirts
for is $15.99. The store manager requires a 40% profit on all logo wear. What is the highest
purchase price you can pay for the shirts to meet the 40% gross profit?
From the Editor’s Desk: Comma Usage Part 2
Instructions:
1. Open your browser software. Use the bookmark on your Favorites list to access the From the
Editor’s Desk page on the Corporate View intranet.
2. Choose the Punctuation link. Under Punctuation, choose the Comma Usage Part 2 link. Read the
information provided and follow the directions for completing the practice exercise.
 Self Check
Check your answers by comparing them with the correct answers on the intranet
page.
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Keyboarding Practice: High-Frequency Words
Instructions:
Print this page. Key each line once at a comfortable, constant rate. Determine lines that
need more practice. Repeat those lines.
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our service than the they up was work all any many thank had
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business from I know made more not me new of some to program
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their order like also appreciate that there gentlemen letter
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them time use which am other been send to enclosed have will
Keyboarding Practice: Speed Building
Instructions:
Print this page. Key 1' timings on each paragraph. Key a 3' timing on the entire writing.
Try to maintain the speed and accuracy you achieve on the 1' timings on the 3' timing.
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Health experts
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tell us that far too many people choose to be lazy rather than
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to be active.
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Walking at least
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thirty minutes each day at a very fast rate can make a big
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difference both in our appearance and in the way we feel.
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What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
The result of that decision shows up in our
weight.
Working to control what we weigh is not easy, and seldom
can it be done quickly.
However, it is quite important if our
weight exceeds what it should be.
Part of the problem results
from the amount and type of food we eat.
If we want to look fit, we should include exercise as a
substantial part of our weight loss plan.
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Answers to Math Practice
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2. 37%, no
3. $9.59
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