Database -an organized collection of information

File -one set of related records in a database

Field -a category of information on a record

Entry -the information entered in a field

Search -to look for specific information

Sort -to arrange information in a specific order

Ascending Order -organizing (sorting) information in order from smallest to largest or A-Z

Descending Order -organizing (sorting) information in order from largest to smallest or Z-A

And -used to connect all criteria being searched for

Or -used to search for any of the criteria

Record - a collection of field and entries on one topic

Math Symbols to Use When Searching

Greater than symbol
Less than symbol used in a search
Greater than or equal to
Less than or equal to
Not equal
Equal

Computer Skills mini-posters and activity sheets designed and created by Kay Wheeler, Computer Coordinator for Harnett County Schools, and reviewed by Martha Campbell, NC Department of Public Instruction, then converted to HTML by Judy Monroe, graphic artist and Webmaster.