You are to develop a simple database that will store notebook specification including price for each notebook using Microsoft Access 2003/2007/2010/2013. Follow the instructions below.

  • Open Microsoft Access 2003/2007/2010/2013.
  • Create a blank Access database in the MS Access folder and save as Computer Shop.
  • Create a new table named Notebook that contains these fields/attributes:
Field Name Data Type
ID Autonumber
brand Text
model Text
processor Text
memory Text
harddisk Text
price Currency
  • Tip: Use Design View to create this table.
  • Retain Primary Key fields name as ID.
  • Enter these data into Notebook table:
Field Name Data
brand Compaq
model CQ40
processor Intel Code 2 Duo
memory 2GB
harddisk 120GB
price 899.00
  • Close Notebook table.
  • Create a form to insert new data into Notebook table.
  • Save the insert form as New Notebook Form.
  • Enter data for four notebooks using New Notebook Form. (Make up some reasonable figures.)
  • Create a query that is able to retrieve these items: Brand, Model, Price
  • Save the query as Quick Notebook Info.
  • Run the query.
  • Create a report that will show all fields/attributes and sort the records according to Brand.
  • Save the report as Notebook Inventory.
  • Adjust the columns in report design to ensure all data are displayed in a proper manner.
  • Close the report.
  • Exit MS Access 2003/2007/2010/2013.
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