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Database documentation template

Evidence document template for documenting purpose, structure, screenshots, views, testing and improvements.

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Task 3 Database Documentation Template

Student Details

Item Response
Name
Class
Database name
Date completed
Microsoft Lists share link

Submission Evidence Register

Complete this section before submitting.

Required item File name or evidence location Completed?
Evidence document CSCGT_Task3_2026_Surname_FirstName_Evidence.docx
Excel data export CSCGT_Task3_2026_Surname_FirstName_DataExport.xlsx
Microsoft Lists share link LMS submission comment box
Full list/table screenshot Section or page number:
Column/data type evidence Section or page number:
Form screenshot Section or page number:
Query view screenshots Section or page number:
Report view screenshots Section or page number:

1. Database Purpose

Explain what the database is for.



2. Intended Users

Who would use this database?



3. Table/List Structure

Explain why this is a single-table database.



4. Data Dictionary

Field name Data type / column type Required? Example data Purpose
LoanID
ItemName
Category
BorrowerName
YearLevel
DateBorrowed
DueDate
Returned
DateReturned
ConditionOut
ConditionIn
ReplacementCost
Notes

5. Primary Key Explanation

My primary key equivalent is:


It is suitable because:



6. Form Design

Explain how your form helps users enter data accurately.



Include evidence or a screenshot if required.

7. Query Views

Query view name Filter/sort/grouping used What question does it answer?

8. Report Views

Report view name Design choices Why it is useful

9. Microsoft Lists View Evidence

Name one saved view that works as a query by filtering, sorting, grouping or selecting useful columns.


Explain how the saved view answers a useful database question.



10. Visual Interface

Explain how you made the database easier for a user to navigate.



11. Testing

Test Expected result Actual result Fix if needed
Add a new loan record Record saves with required fields
Try a duplicate LoanID Duplicate is prevented or identified
Open Current Loans view Only unreturned loans appear
Open Overdue Loans view Overdue unreturned records appear
Open report view Report is readable and shows useful fields

12. Limitations and Improvements

One limitation of my database is:


One improvement I would make is:


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