Case 10-1 As you prepare to teach a class on the fundamentals of databases, you want to create a real-world example that will help define some of the key terms for this concept. Your AutoRepairDetails table contains the following line:
Smith, Robert; Honda; Civic; 2008; X4T6Y3; $150.00
Which of the following terms best describes this entry in the table?
A) record
B) column
C) id
D) field

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This entry in the table is best described as a "record" because it represents a single row of data containing multiple fields related to one entity, in this case, an auto repair detail for Robert Smith's Honda Civic.

Case 10-1 as You Prepare to Teach a Class on the Fundamentals