Exam 6: Improving Queries

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Discuss the use of the * wildcard character in query criteria.

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The wildcard character * is used to represent any character in a criteria entry.  It is often used with the Like operator.

Which function should you use to calculate today's current date?

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Which arithmetic operator signifies division?

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A summary query calculates statistics about ____.

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The > comparison operator means ____.

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The wildcard character that represents one character in query criteria is the ____.

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In Query Design View, you can drag the edge of a(n) field list to resize it.  _________________________

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An SQL statement determines what fields are selected after the ____ keyword.

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Which type of query retrieves data from one or more linked tables and displays the results in a datasheet?

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When the comparison operator Null is used as criteria in the query design grid, the query finds records in which ____.

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When a query is saved, it saves VBA statements.  _________________________

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Match each of the following with the correct definition or statement.
A datasheet's records are placed in a determined order
Calculated field
An asterisk or question mark used in a query
Expression
A predefined Access formula that returns a value such as a subtotal or count
Aggregate function
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A datasheet's records are placed in a determined order
Calculated field
An asterisk or question mark used in a query
Expression
A predefined Access formula that returns a value such as a subtotal or count
Aggregate function
A combination of field names, operators and functions
Sort
A field of data that is created based on values of other fields
Function
A statistic such as a subtotal or count is determined on a given field in a group of records
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In the query design grid, what characters surround text criteria?

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You want to search for all last names beginning with the letter M. The field name for last name is LName. Describe how to do this.

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The Find ____ Query Wizard is used to find records in one table that do not have related records in another table.

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The ____ function returns the number of characters in a field.

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An SQL statement determines how the resulting records are sorted after the ____ keyword.

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Filtering refers to reordering records in either ascending or descending order based on the values in the field. _________________________

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Which function should you use to calculate the monthly payment on a loan?

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Multiple criteria added to the same line of the query design grid means that each must be true for the record to appear in the datasheet.

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