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Advanced Database (AM5)
The following is the Syllabus for Advanced Database, which provides the basis for the
module’s theory and practice-based test. The Syllabus for AM5 is over and above the
skills and knowledge contained within ECDL / ICDL Module 5, Using Databases.
Advanced Database anticipates that the candidate has already acquired the skills and
knowledge outlined in ECDL / ICDL Module 5.
Module Goals
Advanced Database requires the candidate to understand key database concepts and
use a relational database application to create an advanced database structure and
outputs.
The candidate shall be able to:
 Understand key concepts of database development and usage.
 Create a relational database using advanced table creation features and
complex relationships between tables.
 Design and use queries to create a table, update, delete and append data.
Refine queries using wildcards, parameters and calculations.
 Use controls and subforms to enhance forms and improve functionality.
 Create report controls to perform calculations. Create subreports and enhance
report presentation.
 Enhance productivity by working with macros and use linking and importing
features to integrate data.

CATEGORY SKILL SET REF. TASK ITEM

AM5.1 Database AM5.1.1 Database AM5.1.1.1 Know that different types of database
Concepts Development models exist like: hierarchical,
and Use relational, object-oriented.

AM5.1.1.2 Know the life cycle stages of a

database: logical design, database
creation, data entry, data
maintenance, information retrieval.

AM5.1.1.3 Recognize common business

applications of databases like:
dynamic website, customer
relationship management systems,
enterprise resource planning
systems, website content
management systems.

AM5.1.1.4 Know the term SQL (structured query

language) and understand its main
use in querying database content.

AM5.2 Tables and AM5.2.1 Fields/Columns AM5.2.1.1 Create, modify, delete a lookup in a
Relationships field/column.

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AM5.2.1.2 Create, modify, delete an input mask

in a field/column.

AM5.2.1.3 Set data entry for a field/column:

required, not required.

AM5.2.2 Relationships and AM5.2.2.1 Create, modify, delete a one-to-one,

Joins one-to-many relationship between
tables.

AM5.2.2.2 Create, modify a many-to-many

relationship using a junction table.

AM5.2.2.3 Apply referential integrity between

tables.

AM5.2.2.4 Apply automatic update of related

fields.

AM5.2.2.5 Apply automatic deletion of related

records.

AM5.2.2.6 Apply, modify an inner join, outer join.

AM5.2.2.7 Create, modify a subtract join.

AM5.2.2.8 Apply a self join.

AM5.3 Queries AM5.3.1 Query Types AM5.3.1.1 Create, run a query to update data in
a table.

AM5.3.1.2 Create, run a query to append

records to a table.

AM5.3.1.3 Create, run a query to delete records

in a table.

AM5.3.1.4 Create, run a query to save selected

data as a new table.

AM5.3.1.5 Create, run a crosstab query.

AM5.3.1.6 Create, run a query to show

duplicated records within a table.

AM5.3.1.7 Create, run a query to show

unmatched records in related tables.

AM5.3.2 Refining a Query AM5.3.2.1 Create, modify, run a one, two

variable parameter query.

AM5.3.2.2 Use wildcards in a query: [ ], !, -, #.

AM5.3.2.3 Show highest, lowest range of values

in a query.

AM5.3.2.4 Create and name a calculated field

that performs arithmetic operations.

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AM5.3.2.5 Group information in a query using

functions: sum, count, average, max,
min.

AM5.4 Forms AM5.4.1 Controls AM5.4.1.1 Create, modify, delete bound

controls: text box, combo box, list
box, check box, option groups.

AM5.4.1.2 Apply, remove bound control

properties like: limit to list, distinct
values.

AM5.4.1.3 Create, modify, delete unbound

controls containing arithmetic, logical
expressions.

AM5.4.1.4 Modify sequential tab order of

controls on a form.

AM5.4.1.5 Create, delete a linked subform.

AM5.5 Reports AM5.5.1 Controls AM5.5.1.1 Format arithmetic calculation controls

in a report: percentage, currency, to a
specific number of decimal places.

Apply a running sum for a group, over

AM5.5.1.2
all.

AM5.5.1.3 Concatenate fields in a report.

AM5.5.2 Presentation AM5.5.2.1 Insert, delete a data field in group,

page, report headers and footers.

AM5.5.2.2 Sort, group records in a report by

field(s).

AM5.5.2.3 Force page breaks for groups in a

report.

AM5.5.2.4 Create, delete a linked subreport.

AM5.6 Enhancing AM5.6.1 Linking, Importing AM5.6.1.1 Link external data to a database:
Productivity spreadsheet, text (.txt, .csv), existing
database files.

AM5.6.1.2 Import spreadsheet, text (.txt, .csv),

XML, existing database files into a
database.

AM5.6.2 Automation AM5.6.2.1 Create a simple macro like: close an

object and open another object, open
and maximize an object, open and
minimize an object, print and close an
object.

AM5.6.2.2 Assign/attach a macro to a command

button, object, control.

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