Question

Copy all of the records from the NewClients table and paste them to the end of the Clients table.

a. In the NewClients table click the Select All button (little white box). Click Copy. Click the tab for Clients data sheet. Click the New Record button (*). Click Paste. When prompted, click YES.
b. Select records from the NewClients table, then Cut. Go to the Clients data sheet, click the New Record button (*), and finally, Paste. Confirm when prompted.
c. Open the NewClients table, manually write down the records. Access the Clients data sheet, click the New Record button (*), and type in the information. Confirm when prompted.
d. In the NewClients table, right-click and choose Move to Clients. Click the tab for Clients data sheet. Click the New Record button (*). Click Paste. Confirm when prompted.

Answer 1

To copy records from the NewClients table to the Clients table, a correct approach involves using the copy and paste features within the database software, ensuring both tables' structures are compatible and being aware of any data integrity constraints.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct way to copy all of the records from the NewClients table and paste them to the end of the Clients table would mirror the basic process of copying and pasting data, but varies depending on the specific database software or data management system being used. However, options 'a' and 'b' seem to follow the common processes found in many software applications for duplicating records within two separate tables. It is important to ensure that the structure of both tables is compatible for the operation to succeed. Options 'c' and 'd', particularly 'c' which involves a manual process, are less efficient and more prone to errors; 'd' seems to imply a feature that might not exist in all systems. Additionally, before copying, it is advisable to check if there are any data integrity constraints, such as unique keys, that might be violated by the paste operation.