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This text is designed for students who want to learn how to use this feature-rich data management tool to track, report, and share information. No prior knowledge of database management systems is required. After successfully completing a course using this textbook, students will be able to: create database tables to organize business or personal records; modify and manage tables to ensure that data is accurate and up-to-date; perform queries to assist with decision-making; plan, research, create, revise, and publish database information to meet specific communication needs... In addition to mastering Access skills, students will learn the essential features and functions of computer hardware, the Windows XP operating system, and Internet Explorer 7.0. Upon completing the text, they can expect to be proficient in using Access to organize, analyze, and present information. -Pref.