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Database on Computer architecture

Databases store information which can be queried and accessed in different ways. 

1. Create a database on computer architecture
2. Create a table with two fields. Question (field type - Text) and Answer (field type of memo).
3. Create a pleasant looking form to enter data. 
4. The table/form needs the following Questions.  Obtain information from any source for the Answer field using cut and paste where suitable.

   Questions

   1. Explain the functions of a motherboard
   2. List a few of the components that occur on the motherboard
   3. List the differences between DRAM and SRAM
   4. Describe what cache memory is
   5. Distinguish between two types of cache memory
   6. Describe the functions of ROM
   7. List examples of where ROM is used in computer systems
   8. Give the function of a bus
   9. Describe the components that the internal bus links
   10. Describe the components that the external bus links
   11. Name the three internal busses and describe the function of each
   12. List the parts that the CPU consists of or its components
   13. Describe the function of each part of the CPU
   14. What is meant by modular PC design?
   15. Explain what is meant by hardware configuration
5. Create queries looking for Memory, RAM or random access memory, ROM or Read only memory, Cache, Card, Hardware and Bus.  Use the wild card.
6. From each query create reports.
7. Create a pleasant looking switchboard with links to the form and and seven reports.  (All reports in print preview.)
8. The application title should be "System software" and should have a suitable icon (not the Access icon).
9. When the database is opened it should open with the switchboard.
10. Compact the database.

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