A tool for collecting and organizing information

Data that is stored in rows and columns

Each row in a database table

Interfaces used to work with data and often contain command buttons that perform various commands

Used to summarize and present data in tables

Most common function is to retrieve specific data from tables

Retrieves data and makes it available for use

Performs a task with data

Contain actions that perform tasks such as opening a report, running a query, or closing a database

Collection of declarations, statements, and procedures that are stored together as a unit