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Describe a problem with a paper-based database system and how it could be solved with a computerised database system.

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Card 7

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Give an example of a suitable validation check for a postcode, giving an example of invalid data.

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Card 8

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Define the term "accidental damage", giving an example of how it could occur and how it could be prevented.

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Card 9

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Describe what hardware is needed to set up a wireless network in the home.

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Card 10

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What is the difference between a local variable and a global variable?

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Card 11

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Describe how records are added to a serial file and how records are added to a sequential file.

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Card 12

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Define a FIXED length record.

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Card 13

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Define a VARIABLE length record.

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Card 14

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What would be the most suitable file attribute for a file no longer in regular use but may be required some time in the future?

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Card 15

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What would be the most suitable file attribute for a file the user should not be able to alter?

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