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File- a set of related records that have the same data fields.
Types of Files
2 basic Types of Files
a. Processing Files
a. Executable files (exe)
-consisting a computer program or a set of instructions that, when executed, causes the
computer to open or start a specific computer program or function.
b. Command Files
- set of instructions that perform a set of functions as opposed to running a whole program.
Eg. AUTOEXEC.BAT
CONFIG.SYS
2. Data files
- contain data that have been captured and stored on a computer using a software program. Eg.
DOC, TXT
Database Models
Database system provides access to both the data in the database and to the interrelationship within and
between the various data elements