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ZIMSEC O-Level Computer Science

8.9Form 1: Database creation; file structure elements; database objects

Form 1: Database creation; file structure elements; database objects in ZIMSEC O-Level Computer Science: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 8.9.1Create a database and a file structure (fields, data types, field sizes, formats, validation rules and input masks).
  2. 8.9.2Design forms, reports and queries.

Lessons

  • Designing a database table: fields, records, data types and keys

    45 min

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  • Querying a table with SQL

    50 min

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Sample question

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Form 1: Database creation; file structure elements; database objects: sample question

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A table Customers has a text field Town. Which WHERE clause correctly selects the customers who live in Gweru?

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