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2)the difference between a file manager and a database management system is a file manager manages files. files are within a database. a database management system is a group of databases. there similar because they deal with databases.



3)describe the structure of a simple database use term file, record, and field in your description.
a database is basically a comprehensive collection of related data organized for convenient access in a computer, the sub divisions within the database are called files, a Field in a certain part of the file like in the example the brother gave us about a guest list to a wedding, # of kids would be a field. a record is info relating to one person product or event.

4) what is a query? give Ex of the kinds of questions that might be answered with a quarry?
finds records to match specific criteria. It helps when dealing with other languages, the computer translates it for you. you can ask any question like searching for articles online.



5)what steps are involved in producing a standard multi column business report from a database?
open up excel and



6)what are thee advantages of a personal management software over paper notebook organizers? what are the disadvantages?
the advantages are that its easier to stay organized. also there is more of a chance that the information is clearer. A paper note book will only have one copy and if that ruins all information is lost, while management software can be made into copies. the advantages of Paper notebooks are that they are more portable as well as more traditional, and more people can read a notebook while not everyone can use management software.