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5.02 Understand database queries, forms,
and reports.
Forms
• A database object that is used to
create a user-friendly format for data
entry and retrieval
• May include drop-down menus,
instructions, navigational controls,
and graphics
5.02 Understand database queries, forms, and reports used in business.
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Uses
• Online reservations for hotels,
flights
• Entering contact and billing
information online
• Electronic card catalog in the media
center
5.02 Understand database queries, forms, and reports used in business.
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Advantages of Forms
• Searching for information is faster
• Data entry is faster
• Easy to read and understand
• Allow information to be censored
– For example, a hotel reservation form posted on
the web may allow users to select a type of room
and the arrival and departure dates, but prevent or
hide users from viewing the details of the hotel
rates.
5.02 Understand database queries, forms, and reports used in business.
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Common Elements
of Forms
• Graphics – lines, shapes, images
• Data – content from records in the database
• Calculations – forms can contain formulas that perform
calculations
• Controls – define how data can be entered, viewed, or
used in calculations
• Descriptive text – help text and hints for users
• Subforms – forms embedded in and connected to a
main form through a common field.
5.02 Understand database queries, forms, and reports used in business.
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