Observation

The question tested candidates’ knowledge on database.

The expected answer is:

Question One

(a) A report is a database object that is used to present information in database for the purpose of displaying or distributing a summary of data.

OR
Reports offer a way to extract and present a specific subset of the information from a large database.
OR
Reports allow the user to organize and present your data in a reader-friendly, visually appealing format.
OR
Reports present data from tables and also from queries.
OR
A database report is the formatted result of database queries and contains useful data for decision-making and analysis.                

(b)Reports can be viewed through

• Design view
• Report view
• Layout view
• Print preview                                                                                                  

(c)Steps to print a Report

• right-click on the report name on the navigation pane
• click Print Preview
• click Print/ CTRL +P
• click Ok                                                                                                                     

OR

• Select the report on the navigation pane and click
• click Print Preview
• click Print/ CTRL +P
• click Ok

The Chief Examiner reported that most of the candidates who attempted the question showed poor knowledge of the area tested.