The field names in a database are also known as_____?
Category or column headings
The name of a row
Individual cells in a database
Records
I am taking the test right now; and I am going with Category or column headings. I am going to message back if its correct.
Field names go across the top of a spreadsheet. Under each field name is a column or category of information.
... spreadsheet or database ...
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The field names in a database are also known as category or column headings. They represent the different data categories or attributes that are stored in a database table. Each field name identifies a specific piece of information that is being stored in the database.
To find out the field names in a database, you need to examine the database schema or the table structure. The database schema contains information about the tables, columns, datatypes, and relationships within the database. You can typically access the database schema through tools like database management systems (DBMS) or specific query languages, such as Structured Query Language (SQL).
In a DBMS like MySQL, you can use the following SQL statement to retrieve the field names (column names) of a table called `table_name`:
```sql
SHOW COLUMNS FROM table_name;
```
This query will provide you with information about the columns in the specified table, including the column names or field names.
Similarly, in other database management systems like Oracle or Microsoft SQL Server, you can use system tables or views, such as `ALL_TAB_COLUMNS` or `INFORMATION_SCHEMA.COLUMNS`, to retrieve the field names in a database table.
Understanding the field names is crucial for properly organizing and querying the data in a database as it helps in identifying and manipulating specific attributes or categories of information.
I found out It's:
Category or column headings
You guys were too slow to answer. So I found out myself. Thanks anyways.