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3.2. Comprehension tasks

3.2.1. Mark the following statements as True or False:

1. Databases like FileMaker Pro 11, Microsoft Access 2010, and Alpha Five v10 Developer are excellent tools for managing and storing data. Is it true?
2. There are five key components that comprise a relational database: Tables, rows, columns, cells and fields. Is it true?
3. Database is a modular system. Is it true?
4. With Microsoft Access 2010, small businesses can create powerful relational databases. Is it true?
5. Users working in Windows-based networks may find FileMaker Pro 11 an easy tool to create compatible complex applications. Is it true?

3.2.2. Using the information in the article, complete these statements

1. A database is used to:
   • store, organize and retrieve a large collection of related information;
   • create the main document with a word processor;
   • to enter text, numbers and formulas
2. Databases pick up where spreadsheets leave off by
   • enabling highly efficient and powerful ways of storing and sorting records
   • enabling highly efficient and powerful ways of organizing and representing data in charts, reports, queries, and more;
   • keeping personal records or mailing lists with names, addresses, departments, etc..
3. What does "relational database" refer to?
   • software which allows data to be displayed and managed in a table format
   • an organized collection of data stored in a computer file
   • a collection of data items organized as a set of formally-described tables from which data can be accessed or reassembled in many different ways without having to reorganized the database