1. a table is a set of data elements (values) that is organized using a model of vertical columns (which are identified by their name) and horizontal rows. A table has a specified number of columns, but can have any number of rows. Each row is identified by the values appearing in a particular column subset which has been identified as a candidate key. This is an example of a table in a database

2. In a database, a record holds all the information about one item or subject. It is like one index card in an index card file.

3. A flat file database is a database that stores data in a plain text file. Each line of the text file holds one record, with fields separated by delimiters, such as commas or tabs. While it uses a simple structure, a flat file database cannot contain multiple tables like a relational database can. (Simply it is a database system in which each database contains only one file, which is not linked to any other file.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAA1VVExV5Q

4. Benefits of flat file databases: Very easy to set up And easy to understand Negatives: Data is often repeated many times

5. A relational database stores data in separate tables instead of placing all data in one large table. It is a database then allows Data Base Administrator to define relationships between these tables. These relationships enable the DBA to combine data from several tables for querying and reporting. www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKK3P11OCyM An example of a relational database for more information on relational databases see the link below