Database Concept

1. Definition: Persistent organised store of data on a computer system

2. Can Exist as:

2.1. Sequential File: A file of items stored in a series, in a particular sequence

2.2. Flat file database: Database consisting of only one table

2.3. Serial File: A file of items stored in a series, not in any particular sequence

3. Which Contain:

3.1. Field: A characteristic of something stored in a database

3.2. Record: All the data of one item in a database