MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-Much like an accordion,expanding to fit the data being entered
A)field
B)record
C)database audit
D)data view
E)data type
F)computed
G)validation
H)normalization
I)ERD
J)integer
K)variable-length field
L)flat file

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A variable-length field can expand to fit the amount of data being entered, much like an accordion.

Answer: F 
 A computed field is one that is calculated from other fields within the database, it does not relate to the expanded or contracted nature of a field.

Answer: G 
 Validation is the process of ensuring that the data being entered into a field meets certain criteria, but it does not relate to the expanded or contracted nature of a field.

Answer: H 
 Normalization is the process of organizing data into multiple tables to eliminate redundancy and improve efficiency, it does not relate to the expanded or contracted nature of a field.

Answer: L 
 A flat file is a simple database consisting of only one table, it does not relate to the expanded or contracted nature of a field.

MATCHING Identify the Letter of the Choice That Best Matches the the Phrase