Homework due on May 12, 2006

Read pages 108-109 and answer the following:

1) Explain what is meant by the following terms:)

• field attributes (1pt)
• fixed field length (2pts)
• variable field length (1 pt)
• key field (2 pts)
• forms (2 pts)

2) Give two reasons why choosing the correct field type is important (2 pts).

3) Give two reasons why setting the maximum length of a field can be important (2 pts).

Then, read pages 110-111 and answer the three questions found on page 111.

Good luck!