Computer studies analysis of questions and answers

18/5/2019

Define the following terms; 1) File; 2) Record; 3) Field

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A file, record and a field are database terms used especially when dealing with tables.

A file is a collection of records, database files organize the data into records and fields.

Further definition of a file;

A file is an object on a computer that stores data, information, settings, or commands used with a computer program.
A file can be defined as a collection of related records that give a complete set of information about a certain item or entity.
A file is the common storage unit in a computer, and all programs and data are "written" into a file and "read" from a file.
A file is a container in a computer system for storing information.

DATABASE TABLE

A record is a collection of related fields that represent a single entity

A field is a character or a logical combination of characters that represent a single data item.

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