What is a database?
A database is a structured collection of records or data that is stored in a computer system.

Examples of Databases

-apple
- google
-microsoft
-nokia
-yahoo
-bing

1.      I know there is a computer shop in the main street of Katoomba (Katoomba St.), but I don’t know its name. See if you can find the number for me.

The number of the store is 122 and their phone number is 4782 2228.

2.      Sally lives in Merrylands on Fowler Rd. and she wants to know the closest florist to where she lives. Help her out (see if you can get her a map).

The closest florist to her is M & A Fresh Cut Flowers at 91a Fowler Rd, Merrylands

3.      You want the phone numbers of some motels in Noosa QLD. But of course your phone book only has NSW numbers?





4.      Just for fun try the white pages and see if you can find a map of you or your friends house.

This is a map showing my friend's house.

    Is the yellow/white pages a database? Give reasons for your answer.

Yes it is because it is a collection of records stored within a computer system.

What can you see as some of the advantages of using this electronic database compared to the conventional paper based version of the yellow pages?

There are many advantages such as:

-it is easier to use as we do not need to search through pages of information in order to find what we desire. We can put it into the search bar and will have the results immediately, saving a lot of time and getting results without spending large amounts of time searching.

-It can also be accessed from anywhere there is an internet connection whereas the paper based version can only be accessed where it is printed or it would need to be carried around.

-using the electronic database is very environmentally friendly as it means trees do not need to be felled to make paper.

 Do you see any dangers or disadvantages in this online version of the yellow pages?

Yes, there are many dangers and disadvantages such as:

-someone could use your name and address to stalk you

-someone could pretend to be you and do wrong things using your name and address meaning you would get into trouble for it