
Using the database
The database section requires you to use Microsoft Access. The help on this website has been designed to work with Access 2007. The process will work with any version of Access but you may need to change certain parts.
Each year using the database will be slightly different. You should always read the briefs carefully before starting this section.
Normally you will be expected to use infromation from your quiz to find infromation inside your database. Then you will create a publication based on this information.
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Read the brief very carefully! Make sure you understand how each section links to each other. |
| Step 1 - Collect the required information |
| Step 2 - Create a query |
| Step 3 - Fine tune a query |
| Step 4a - Create a report |
| Step 4b - Alternative way of reporting |
| Step 5 - Update sources table and plan |