What are input masks? What are validation rules? Why are they important?
What will be an ideal response?
Input masks are like templates that only permit certain combinations of characters in order to reduce errors as early in the data entry process as possible.
Data validation rules are explained in detail starting in Section 8.6.7. Validation rules can help ensure that inappropriate data does not enter the system. These checks can include data sequence, existence, range and limit, reasonableness, and validity, among others.
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Match the following property types to their descriptions: I. Format II. Validation Text III. Required IV. Result Type V. Indexed A. increases the efficiency of a search on a designated field B. indicates that a value for the field must be entered C. specifies the error message that is displayed when the validation rule is violated D. enters the format for a calculated field result E. changes the
way a field is displayed but does not affect the stored value What will be an ideal response?
The equal sign in a logical function indicates that the values of two cells must match to be TRUE
Indicate whether the statement is true or false