Microsoft Access Graded Project
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Graded Project: Microsoft Access
Your project must be submitted as a Microsoft Access document (.accdb). Your project will be individually graded by your instructor and therefore will take up to a few weeks to grade.
Be sure that each of your files contains the following information:
- Your name
- Your student ID number
- The lesson number (584046)
- Your email address
Note: If you have more than 10 attachments, you’ll need to WinZip all of the project’s associated files along with all documentation using the WinZip software program.
To submit your graded project, follow these steps:
- Go to http://www.pennfoster.edu.
- Log in to your student portal.
- Click on Take Exam next to the lesson you’re working on.
- Follow the instructions provided to complete your exam.
Be sure to keep a backup copy of any files you submit to the school!
Instructions
Create a Database
- Start Access and create a Blank database, naming it “Inventory.”
- On the Home tab, select View and then go to Design.
- When prompted, name the new table "Inventory."
- In Design view, change the field name 'ID' to 'Item ID' and verify that it’s data type AutoNumber and has been selected as the primary key.
- In Design view, add the remaining fields and corresponding data types:
| Field Name | Data Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Item Name | Short Text | |
| Category | Short Text | Appliances, Electronics, Jewelry, Other |
| Manufacturer | Short Text | |
| Model | Short Text | |
| Serial Number | Short Text | |
| Purchase Date | Date/Time (Short Date) | |
| Purchase Price | Currency | |
| Merchant ID | Number | |
| Online Purchase | Yes/No | |
| Credit Card Purchase | Yes/No | |
| Warranty Type | Short Text | Store, Manufacturer, Other |
| Warranty Length | Short Text | |
| Repair | Yes/No | |
| Repair Date | Date/Time (Short Date) | |
| Comments | Short Text |
- Save and then close the Inventory table.
- Create a second table in Design view. Name the table “Merchants.”
- Add the following fields and corresponding data types. Be sure Merchant ID is the primary key:
| Field Name | Data Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Merchant ID | Number | |
| Merchant Name | Short Text | |
| Address | Short Text | |
| City | Short Text | |
| State | Short Text | |
| Zip | Short Text | |
| Hyperlink | ||
| Website | Hyperlink | |
| Telephone | Short Text (Phone number input mask). | |
| Fax | Short Text |
- Save and then close the Merchants table.
- Create a relationship by linking the Merchant ID in the Inventory table to the Merchant ID in the Merchants table. Be sure to enforce referential integrity.
Create Forms and Populate the Database
- Create a Merchants form.
- Create an Inventory form, with the purchase price as $0.00.
- Use the Merchants form to populate the appropriate sections in the Merchants table with the records listed below.
| Merchant Records | |
| Merchant ID | 1 |
| Merchant Name | Electronics Mart |
| Address | 65 Resister Ave. |
| City | Blankston |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18454 |
| [email protected] | |
| Website | www.emart.com |
| Telephone | (570) 555-1111 |
| Fax | (570) 555-1112 |
| Merchant ID | 2 |
| Merchant Name | Appliances Inc. |
| Address | 2020 Mechanics Road |
| City | Blankston |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18454 |
| n/a | |
| Website | n/a |
| Telephone | (570) 555-1234 |
| Fax | (none) |
| Merchant ID | 3 |
| Merchant Name | Stuff Mart |
| Address | 721 Frengburg St. |
| City | Shopville |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 10022 |
| [email protected] | |
| Website | www.stuffmart.com |
| Telephone | (212) 555-5432 |
| Fax | n/a |
| Merchant ID | 4 |
| Merchant Name | Phones and More |
| Address | 21 Framer Circle |
| City | Klossville |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19019 |
| [email protected] | |
| Website | www.phonesandmore.com |
| Telephone | (612) 555-9876 |
| Fax | n/a |
| Merchant ID | 5 |
| Merchant Name | Jewelry Warehouse |
| Address | 24 Karat Street |
| City | Platoid |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 00050 |
| [email protected] | |
| Website | www.jewelware.com |
| Telephone | (609) 555-3344 |
| Fax | (609) 555-3345 |
| Merchant ID | 6 |
| Merchant Name | Crazy John’s Computers |
| Address | 456 Enterprise St. |
| City | Wynnsville |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 18888 |
| [email protected] | |
| Website | www.merchandizing.net/crazy |
| Telephone | (301) 555-9080 |
| Fax | n/a |
| Merchant ID | 7 |
| Merchant Name | Collector’s Emporium |
| Address | 256 Antiques Ave. |
| City | Oldensurg |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18999 |
| [email protected] | |
| Website | www.collectibles.net |
| Telephone | (570) 555-1608 |
| Fax | (570) 555-1609 |
- Use the Inventory form to populate the appropriate sections in the Inventory table with the records listed below.
| Inventory Records | |
| Item ID | 1 |
| Item Name | GameBox |
| Category | Electronics |
| Manufacturer | Super |
| Model | GB928 |
| Serial Number | R729-382 |
| Purchase Date | 2/1/2020 |
| Purchase Price | $599.00 |
| Merchant ID | 1 |
| Online Purchase | No |
| Credit Card Purchase | Yes |
| Warranty Type | Manufacturer |
| Warranty Length | 2 years, parts only |
| Repair | No |
| Repair Date | (none) |
| Comments | packaged with one free game control |
| Item ID | 2 |
| Item Name | Smart TV |
| Category | Electronics |
| Manufacturer | Super |
| Model | 4200 |
| Serial Number | 1930456 |
| Purchase Date | 2/20/2020 |
| Purchase Price | $499.00 |
| Merchant ID | 1 |
| Online Purchase | No |
| Credit Card Purchase | Yes |
| Warranty Type | Manufacturer |
| Warranty Length | 90 days, parts only |
| Repair | No |
| Repair Date | (none) |
| Comments | (none) |
| Item ID | 3 |
| Item Name | Laptop |
| Category | Electronics |
| Manufacturer | Deluxe |
| Model | SuperFast |
| Serial Number | 879603-109-345 |
| Purchase Date | 2/27/2020 |
| Purchase Price | $899.00 |
| Merchant ID | 3 |
| Online Purchase | No |
| Credit Card Purchase | Yes |
| Warranty Type | Manufacturer |
| Warranty Length | 1 year, parts and labor |
| Repair | Yes |
| Repair Date | 6/1/2020 |
| Comments | keyboard replaced |
| Item ID | 4 |
| Item Name | Bluetooth Headset |
| Category | Electronics |
| Manufacturer | Wireless |
| Model | BT54910 |
| Serial Number | 345-896-000 |
| Purchase Date | 2/22/2020 |
| Purchase Price | $99.00 |
| Merchant ID | 4 |
| Online Purchase | Yes |
| Credit Card Purchase | Yes |
| Warranty Type | Manufacturer |
| Warranty Length | 12 months, parts only |
| Repair | No |
| Repair Date | (none) |
| Comments | (none) |
| Item ID | 5 |
| Item Name | Ink Jet Printer |
| Category | Electronics |
| Manufacturer | Pro |
| Model | U750 |
| Serial Number | 555639870 |
| Purchase Date | 1/15/2020 |
| Purchase Price | $49.00 |
| Merchant ID | 6 |
| Online Purchase | Yes |
| Credit Card Purchase | Yes |
| Warranty Type | Manufacturer |
| Warranty Length | 90 days, parts and tech support |
| Repair | No |
| Repair Date | (none) |
| Comments | (none) |
| Item ID | 6 |
| Item Name | Refrigerator |
| Category | Appliances |
| Manufacturer | Wonderlux |
| Model | Ice Age 2000 |
| Serial Number | 2567590 |
| Purchase Date | 4/5/2020 |
| Purchase Price | $999.00 |
| Merchant ID | 2 |
| Online Purchase | No |
| Credit Card Purchase | Yes |
| Warranty Type | Manufacturer/store |
| Warranty Length | 2 years, parts and labor/5 years, refrigeration parts |
| Repair | No |
| Repair Date | (none) |
| Comments | (none) |
| Item ID | 7 |
| Item Name | Washing Machine |
| Category | Appliances |
| Manufacturer | Wonderlux |
| Model | CL900 |
| Serial Number | 90050221 |
| Purchase Date | 6/4/2020 |
| Purchase Price | $625.00 |
| Merchant ID | 2 |
| Online Purchase | No |
| Credit Card Purchase | Yes |
| Warranty Type | Manufacturer |
| Warranty Length | 1 year, parts and labor |
| Repair | No |
| Repair Date | (none) |
| Comments | (none) |
| Item ID | 8 |
| Item Name | Clothes Dryer |
| Category | Appliances |
| Manufacturer | Wonderlux |
| Model | DR199 |
| Serial Number | 199502211 |
| Purchase Date | 6/4/2020 |
| Purchase Price | $700.00 |
| Merchant ID | 2 |
| Online Purchase | No |
| Credit Card Purchase | Yes |
| Warranty Type | Manufacturer |
| Warranty Length | 1 year, parts and labor |
| Repair | No |
| Repair Date | (none) |
| Comments | (none) |
| Item ID | 9 |
| Item Name | Dishwasher |
| Category | Appliances |
| Manufacturer | Washomatic |
| Model | DW19 |
| Serial Number | 195-763984 |
| Purchase Date | 8/12/2020 |
| Purchase Price | $475.00 |
| Merchant ID | 3 |
| Online Purchase | No |
| Credit Card Purchase | Yes |
| Warranty Type | Manufacturer |
| Warranty Length | 1 year, parts and labor |
| Repair | No |
| Repair Date | (none) |
| Comments | (none) |
| Item ID | 10 |
| Item Name | Smart Phone |
| Category | Electronics |
| Manufacturer | EasyPhone |
| Model | 17S |
| Serial Number | 567-39QR4512 |
| Purchase Date | 1/30/2020 |
| Purchase Price | $799.00 |
| Merchant ID | 4 |
| Online Purchase | No |
| Credit Card Purchase | Yes |
| Warranty Type | Manufacturer |
| Warranty Length | 1 year, parts only |
| Repair | No |
| Repair Date | (none) |
| Comments | (none) |
| Item ID | 11 |
| Item Name | Heart Pendant on Gold Chain |
| Category | Jewelry |
| Manufacturer | GoldPlus |
| Model | n/a |
| Serial Number | n/a |
| Purchase Date | 2/11/2020 |
| Purchase Price | $599.00 |
| Merchant ID | 5 |
| Online Purchase | No |
| Credit Card Purchase | Yes |
| Warranty Type | n/a |
| Warranty Length | n/a |
| Repair | No |
| Repair Date | (none) |
| Comments | 24 karat gold, 18" serpentine link chain |
| Item ID | 12 |
| Item Name | Engagement Ring |
| Category | Jewelry |
| Manufacturer | Jewelserv |
| Model | n/a |
| Serial Number | n/a |
| Purchase Date | 2/12/2020 |
| Purchase Price | $2,500.00 |
| Merchant ID | 5 |
| Online Purchase | No |
| Credit Card Purchase | Yes |
| Warranty Type | n/a |
| Warranty Length | n/a |
| Repair | No |
| Repair Date | (none) |
| Comments | Appraisal in safety deposit box |
| Item ID | 13 |
| Item Name | Superhero #1 Comic Book |
| Category | Collectibles |
| Manufacturer | Funny Publishing May 1976 (publisher) |
| Model | n/a |
| Serial Number | n/a |
| Purchase Date | 5/25/2020 |
| Purchase Price | $39.00 |
| Merchant ID | 7 |
| Online Purchase | Yes |
| Credit Card Purchase | Yes |
| Warranty Type | n/a |
| Warranty Length | n/a |
| Repair | No |
| Repair Date | (none) |
| Comments | 9.4 Comic Book Grading |
| Item ID | 14 |
| Item Name | Superhero #6 Comic Book |
| Category | Collectibles |
| Manufacturer | Funny Publishing November 1976 (publisher) |
| Model | n/a |
| Serial Number | n/a |
| Purchase Date | 5/25/2020 |
| Purchase Price | $67.00 |
| Merchant ID | 7 |
| Online Purchase | Yes |
| Credit Card Purchase | Yes |
| Warranty Type | n/a |
| Warranty Length | n/a |
| Repair | No |
| Repair Date | (none) |
| Comments | 9.2 Comic Book Grading |
Query the Database
- Create a select query that retrieves the Item Name, Purchase Date, Purchase Price, and Online Purchase fields from the Inventory table for items purchased online.
- Have the select query sort the results in chronological order by purchase date.
- Be sure to format the Datasheet view so that all field names and data are displayed entirely.
- Save the query, naming it “Online Purchases,” and then close the query.
- Create a select query that retrieves the Merchant Name from the Merchants table and the Item Name, Category, Manufacturer, and Purchase Date from the Inventory table for appliances.
- Have the select query sort the results in alphabetical order by merchant name.
- Be sure to format the Datasheet view so that all field names and data are displayed entirely.
- Save the query, naming it “Appliance Purchases,” and then close the query.
Create Reports
- Create a tabular report using the Online Purchases query.
- Sort the report data by purchase date.
- Total the items by Purchase Price.
- Print Preview your report and adjust formatting as necessary, making sure all data are displayed on one page.
- Save the report, naming it “Online Purchases,” and then close the report.
- Create a tabular report using the Appliance Purchases query.
- Reduce field widths so that all fields are displayed in portrait orientation.
- Move the Page 1 of 1 footer so that it’s centered below the report data.
- Delete the record count and the summary line below the Merchant Name data.
- Delete the date and time in the report's header (if necessary).
- Group the report data by merchant name.
- Sort the report data by purchase date.
- Print Preview your report and adjust formatting as necessary, making sure all data are displayed on one page.
- Save the report, naming it “Appliance Purchases,” and then close the report.
- Create, save, and name an Access database.
- Create tables with appropriate field names and corresponding data types.
- Create formatted forms that correspond to tables.
- Use forms to populate a database with records.
- Create a select query using fields from one table.
- Create a select query using fields from multiple related tables.
- Designate query criteria for select query results.
- Designate a sort order for select query results.
- Format select query Datasheet view to completely display field names and field data.
- Create a report.
- Sort and group a report.
- Edit a report format.
Scoring Guidelines
Rubric
| SKILL/GRADING CRITERIA | EXEMPLARY (4) | PROFICIENT (3) | FAIR (2) | POOR (1) | NOT EVIDENT (0) | Percentage of Overall Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Create tables | Tables with correct field names and types have been created. | Tables with mostly correct field names and types have been created. | Tables with some correct field names and types have been created. | Tables without correct field names and/or types have been created. | No attempt has been made to create tables. | 24% |
| Create forms | Forms corresponding to tables have been created. | N/A | N/A | An attempt has been made to create forms, but they don’t correspond to the tables. | No attempt has been made to create forms. | 8% |
| Perform data entry | All the designated records have been entered with minimal errors. | Most of the designated records have been entered with minimal errors. | Some of the designated records have been entered with minimal errors. | Few of the designated records have been entered with minimal errors. | No attempt has been made to perform data entry. | 20% |
| Create an Appliances select query | A select query with the designated fields and correct criteria has been created and properly sorted. | A select query with correct criteria and some of the designated fields has been created and properly sorted. | A select query with correct criteria and a few of the designated fields has been created. | A select query that doesn’t contain the correct criteria has been created. | No attempt has been made to create a select query. | 16% |
| Create an Online Purchases select query | A select query with the designated fields and correct criteria has been created and properly sorted. | A select query with correct criteria and some of the designated fields has been created and properly sorted. | A select query with correct criteria and a few of the designated fields has been created. | A select query that doesn’t contain the correct criteria has been created. | No attempt has been made to create a select query. | 16% |
| Create an Appliances report | A formatted report with grouping and sorting has been created. | A report with grouping and sorting that’s missing formats has been created. | A formatted report with missing grouping and sorting has been created. | Minimal effort has been made to group, sort, and format a report. | No attempt to create a report has been made. | 8% |
| Create an Online Purchases report | A formatted report with grouping and sorting has been created. | A report with grouping and sorting that’s missing formats has been created. | A formatted report with missing grouping and sorting has been created. | Minimal effort has been made to group, sort, and format a report. | No attempt to create a report has been made. | 8% |
Submission Checklist
Before submitting your project, make sure you’ve correctly completed the following steps:
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