Database Activity: The Yellow Pages

Definition of Database:

A database is a structured collection of records or data.
It is a collection of information categorized by specific fields and are usually searchable by keywords. A computer database relies upon software to organize the storage of data.

Examples of databases:
-Yellow Pages
-White Pages
-Wikipedia
-Address book


1) Bennett Office Supplies
122 Katoomba Street, Kattomba NSW 2780
ph: (02) 4782 2228
2) M & A Fresh Cut Flowers
91a Folwer Road, Merrylands NSW 2160
(02) 9892 1564
3) Go to Yellowpages and look up "motels" and type in "Noosa, QLD" in the location bar.



- Is the yellow/white pages a database? Give reasons for your answer.
The yellow/white pages is a database because it has a collection of data containing relevant information of businesses and is categorized by specific fields.
-What can you see as some of the advantages of using this electronic database compared to the conventional paper based version of the yellow pages?

• Easier and quicker to search for a business that you are looking for.
• Updates more often compared to the paper based version.
• Saves time rather than flicking through pages to search for a business.

-Do you see any dangers or disadvantages in this online version of the yellow pages?

• Can be hard to use for people who are computer illiterate
• Sometimes, the most relevant information are towards the bottom of the list.