Databases Systems

Using Database Queries

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Label the diagram

Answer each of the questions below, using the queries and filters in the database you have used in the lesson. Use the database called ‘Cinema Movies.mdb’

FIRST: PRESS: “Open Film Table” to answer the following questions:

  1. How many films has Mr. Coleman seen?
  1. Sort the table by FILM ID. What film NAME is film number 8?
  1. Using the filter, what film certificate are the following films?

KNOWING:

JUMPER:

STARDUST:

  1. Using the Filters, what film did Mr. Coleman see on 02/12/2006?

PRESS: “Film Date Range Search”

  1. Search for all films between 1st January 2008 and 1st August 2008. How many films were seen?
  1. Using a filter on your search results, find out how many of the films seen between January and June were given 5 stars.

PRESS: “Film Star Rating Search”

  1. Name three films which have been given no stars
  1. How many films were given one star?

PRESS: “Film Name Search”

  1. How many films have the word “Man” in? Write down one of the film names, its start time and number of stars.
  1. Using the appropriate query: find a list of all films which are a 12A certificate. Write down how many films there are.
  1. Order your results in ASCENDING order, by date. Write down the NAME of the film at the bottom of the list.
  1. Using an appropriate query, find out how many films were seen after 8pm.
  1. Narrow down your search results from the previous question to find out how many PG films were seen after 8pm (HINT: you will need to use filters).
  1. Using your search results from the previous question, write down the film NAME of film 104.

Extension Work:

  1. Using the appropriate query, find out which is the most visited screen. Use this information to create an appropriate graph in an appropriate application.
  1. Copy this graph into a new document and write a small report which explains what it shows and your findings.
  1. Try creating your own database table in Access which stores your friends names, and addresses.