A database is a way of
storing information in an
organised, logical way.
A data capture form is designed
to collect specific data.
Data capture forms often use boxes or a set amount
of spaces and occasionally provide examples too.
This is to make sure each field is completed correctly.
This way, it's quicker to type in, uses less
disk space, and is easy to validate.
Definitions
Data ; facts and statistics
collected together for
reference or analysis.
Information ; facts
provided or learned
about something or
someone.
Databases ; a
structured set of
data held in a
computer,
Data Security
Data may get...
Lost or damaged
during a system crash.
Lost or become corrupted
by computer viruses.
Destroyed by natural disasters,
acts of terrorism, or war.
Corrupted as a result of
faulty disks, disk drives, or
power failures.
Keep data secure by...
Making regular backups.
Running
anti-virus
softwares.
Using a system of
passwords so that access
to data is restricted.
Avoiding accidental
deletion of files by
write-protecting disks.
Data Validation & Vertification
Verification is performed
to ensure that the data
entered exactly matches
the original source.
Proofread data
Double enter data
Data Logging
A collection
of data over a
period of time.
Accurate, can be set to take multiple readings in short amount of time, can be done without human intervention.