BTEC International Level 2 qualifications in Information Technology

Authorised Assignment Brief Unit 10 Aim A – Issue 1 – April 2021

Assignment title Boulevard Animal Clinic Database System Research
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Qualification suite covered Pearson BTEC International Level 2 qualifications in Information Technology
Units covered Unit 10: Introduction to Database Systems
Learning aims covered Learning aim A: Understand the purpose and features of database systems in organisations
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Scenario Sam has qualified as a veterinarian and wants to set up an animal clinic. He has asked you to help him develop a database system to store and organise animal treatment records and generate treatment reports.Sam is not sure of the benefits and drawbacks of a database compared to other ways of collecting and storing information. Your first task is to investigate how databases are used and how they might help the animal clinic’s day- to -day operations and decision making.

 

BTEC International Level 2 qualifications in Information Technology

 

Authorised Assignment Brief Unit 10 Aim A – Issue 1 – April 2021

 

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Task 1: Investigate a databases system and analyse how it supports and impacts on the decision-making process.You report should provide a comprehensive analysis of:the purpose of the database used in the business processthe type, function, and features of the databasethe structure and type of relationships used in the databasehow the software tools and techniques used manage and organise data.Your report should clearly show how the use of the database impacts on the decision-making process, by providing a range of relevant examples to support your findings.
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To achieve the criteria you must show that you are able to: Unit Criterion reference
Analyse how the databases system supports and impacts the decision-making process. 10 A.D1
Describe how the database system supports and impacts the decision-making process. 10 A.M1
Identify how the database system supports and impacts the decision-making process. 10 A.P1

 

BTEC International Level 2 qualifications in Information Technology

 

Authorised Assignment Brief Unit 10 Aim A – Issue 1 – April 2021

 

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