MOS ACCESS 2016: Course Information
- Syllabus
- Introduction
- Who this course is for
- Prerequisites
- How this course is organized
- Download the practice files
- Adapt procedure steps
- Prerequisites
Syllabus
1 Create and manage databases
Objective 1.1 Create and modify databases
- 1.1.1 Create databases
- 1.1.2 Import database objects and data
- 1.1.3 Delete database objects
Objective 1.2 Manage relationships and keys
- 1.2.1 Create and modify relationships
- 1.2.2 Set key fields
Objective 1.3 Navigate through a database
- 1.3.1 Navigate specific records
- 1.3.2 Create and modify navigation forms
- 1.3.3 Set a form as the startup option
- 1.3.4 Display objects in the Navigation Pane
- 1.3.5 Change object views
Objective 1.4 Protect and maintain databases
- 1.4.1 Compact and repair databases
- 1.4.2 Back up and restore databases
- 1.4.3 Split a database
- 1.4.4 Encrypt database files
Objective 1.5 Print and export data
- 1.5.1 Print reports and records
- 1.5.2 Save a database as a template
- 1.5.3 Export data
2 Build tables
Objective 2.1 Create tables
- 2.1.1 Create tables
- 2.1.2 Create linked tables
- 2.1.3 Create a table from a template by using application parts
Objective 2.2 Manage tables
- 2.2.1 Hide fields in tables
- 2.2.2 Add Total rows
- 2.2.3 Add table descriptions
- 2.2.4 Rename tables
Objective 2.3 Manage records in tables
- 2.3.1 Add, update, and delete records
- 2.3.2 Append records from external data
- 2.3.3 Find, sort, and filter data
Objective 2.4 Create and modify fields
- 2.4.1 Add and delete fields
- 2.4.2 Add validation rules to fields
- 2.4.3 Modify field properties
- 2.4.4 Automate field values and formatting
3 Create queries
Objective 3.1 Create queries
- 3.1.1 Run queries
- 3.1.2 Create select queries
- 3.1.3 Create crosstab queries
- 3.1.4 Create parameter queries
- 3.1.5 Create action queries
- 3.1.6 Create multiple-table queries
- 3.1.7 Save queries
Objective 3.2 Modify queries
- 3.2.1 Rename queries
- 3.2.2 Change the fields in a query
- 3.2.3 Show and hide query fields
- 3.2.4 Specify the sort order for queries
- 3.2.5 Format fields in a query
Objective 3.3 Create calculated fields and grouping within queries
- 3.3.1 Use calculated fields
- 3.3.2 Set filter criteria
- 3.3.3 Group and summarize query records
- 3.3.4 Group data by using operators
4 Create forms
Objective 4.1 Create forms
- 4.1.1 Create quick forms
- 4.1.2 Create forms by using the Form Wizard
- 4.1.3 Create forms from scratch
- 4.1.4 Create forms from templates by using application parts
- 4.1.5 Save forms
Objective 4.2 Configure form controls
- 4.2.1 Move controls
- 4.2.2 Add and remove controls
- 4.2.3 Set control properties
- 4.2.4 Modify data sources
- 4.2.5 Manage labels
- 4.2.6 Create subforms
Objective 4.3 Format forms
- 4.3.1 Set tab order
- 4.3.2 Configure print settings
- 4.3.3 Sort records
- 4.3.4 Apply themes to forms
- 4.3.5 Control form positioning
- 4.3.6 Modify the background of a form
- 4.3.7 Insert form headers and footers
- 4.3.8 Insert images
5 Create reports
Objective 5.1 Create reports
- 5.1.1 Use the Report Wizard
- 5.1.2 Create reports from scratch
Objective 5.2 Configure report controls
- 5.2.1 Group and sort records
- 5.2.2 Modify data sources
- 5.2.3 Add controls to a report
- 5.2.4 Add and modify labels
Objective 5.3 Format reports
- 5.3.1 Apply page setup options
- 5.3.2 Add a calculated field
- 5.3.3 Format report elements
- 5.3.4 Add information to report headers and footers