(Optional) Evaluate the features of database programs to determine the best software for an individual’s or organization's needs.

Evaluation should include

  • discussing and comparing the features, functions, and characteristics of popular database software programs that allow the user to create records and files
  • sorting and querying data for a variety of purposes.

Students should access and evaluate

  • tables
  • queries
  • forms
  • reports
  • web integration
  • SQL server integration.

The evaluation should result in determining the database features best suited for the current task.