Create a Home Inventory Database That Can Be Referred to in Case of Damage, Theft, or Natural Disaster

Graded Project: Microsoft Access
Your project must be submitted as a Microsoft Access document (.accdb). Your project will be individually graded by your instructor and therefore will take up to a few weeks to grade.
Be sure that each of your files contains the following information:
• Your name
• Your student ID number
• The lesson number (584046)
• Your email address
Note: If you have more than 10 attachments, you’ll need to WinZip all of the project’s associated files along with all documentation using the WinZip software program.
To submit your graded project, follow these steps:
• Go to http://www.pennfoster.edu.
• Log in to your student portal.
• Click on Take Exam next to the lesson you’re working on.
• Follow the instructions provided to complete your exam.
Be sure to keep a backup copy of any files you submit to the school!
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Instructions
Create a Database
1. Start Access and create a Blank database, naming it “Inventory.”
2. On the Home tab, select View and then go to Design.
3. When prompted, name the new table “Inventory.”
4. In Design view, change the field name ‘ID’ to ‘Item ID’ and verify that it’s data type AutoNumber and has been selected as the primary key.
5. In Design view, add the remaining fields and corresponding data types:
Field Name Data Type Description
Item Name Short Text
Category Short Text Appliances, Electronics, Jewelry, Other
Manufacturer Short Text
Model Short Text
Serial Number Short Text
Purchase Date Date/Time (Short Date)
Purchase Price Currency
Merchant ID Number
Online Purchase Yes/No
Credit Card Purchase Yes/No
Warranty Type Short Text Store, Manufacturer, Other
Warranty Length Short Text
Repair Yes/No
Repair Date Date/Time (Short Date)
Comments Short Text
6. Save and then close the Inventory table.
7. Create a second table in Design view. Name the table “Merchants.”
8. Add the following fields and corresponding data types. Be sure Merchant ID is the primary key:
Field Name Data Type Description
Merchant ID Number
Merchant Name Short Text
Address Short Text
City Short Text
State Short Text
Zip Short Text
Email Hyperlink
Website Hyperlink
Telephone Short Text (Phone number input mask).
Fax Short Text
9. Save and then close the Merchants table.
10. Create a relationship by linking the Merchant ID in the Inventory table to the Merchant ID in the Merchants table. Be sure to enforce referential integrity.
Create Forms and Populate the Database
1. Create a Merchants form.

2. Create an Inventory form, with the purchase price as $0.00.

3. Use the Merchants form to populate the appropriate sections in the Merchants table with the records listed below.
Merchant Records
Merchant ID 1
Merchant Name Electronics Mart
Address 65 Resister Ave.
City Blankston
State PA
Zip 18454
Email [email protected]
Website www.emart.com
Telephone (570) 555-1111
Fax (570) 555-1112
Merchant ID 2
Merchant Name Appliances Inc.
Address 2020 Mechanics Road
City Blankston
State PA
Zip 18454
Email n/a
Website n/a
Telephone (570) 555-1234
Fax (none)
Merchant ID 3
Merchant Name Stuff Mart
Address 721 Frengburg St.
City Shopville
State NY
Zip 10022
Email [email protected]
Website www.stuffmart.com
Telephone (212) 555-5432
Fax n/a
Merchant ID 4
Merchant Name Phones and More
Address 21 Framer Circle
City Klossville
State PA
Zip 19019
Email [email protected]
Website www.phonesandmore.com
Telephone (612) 555-9876
Fax n/a
Merchant ID 5
Merchant Name Jewelry Warehouse
Address 24 Karat Street
City Platoid
State NY
Zip 00050
Email [email protected]
Website www.jewelware.com
Telephone (609) 555-3344
Fax (609) 555-3345
Merchant ID 6
Merchant Name Crazy John’s Computers
Address 456 Enterprise St.
City Wynnsville
State CO
Zip 18888
Email [email protected]
Website www.merchandizing.net/crazy
Telephone (301) 555-9080
Fax n/a
Merchant ID 7
Merchant Name Collector’s Emporium
Address 256 Antiques Ave.
City Oldensurg
State PA
Zip 18999
Email [email protected]
Website www.collectibles.net
Telephone (570) 555-1608
Fax (570) 555-1609
4. Use the Inventory form to populate the appropriate sections in the Inventory table with the records listed below.
Inventory Records
Item ID 1
Item Name GameBox
Category Electronics
Manufacturer Super
Model GB928
Serial Number R729-382
Purchase Date 2/1/2020
Purchase Price $599.00
Merchant ID 1
Online Purchase No
Credit Card Purchase Yes
Warranty Type Manufacturer
Warranty Length 2 years, parts only
Repair No
Repair Date (none)
Comments G
Item ID 2
Item Name Smart TV
Category Electronics
Manufacturer Super
Model 4200
Serial Number 1930456
Purchase Date 2/20/2020
Purchase Price $499.00
Merchant ID 1
Online Purchase No
Credit Card Purchase Yes
Warranty Type Manufacturer
Warranty Length 90 days, parts only
Repair No
Repair Date (none)
Comments (none)
Item ID 3
Item Name Laptop
Category Electronics
Manufacturer Deluxe
Model SuperFast
Serial Number 879603-109-345
Purchase Date 2/27/2020
Purchase Price $899.00
Merchant ID 3
Online Purchase No
Credit Card Purchase Yes
Warranty Type Manufacturer
Warranty Length 1 year, parts and labor
Repair Yes
Repair Date 6/1/2020
Comments keyboard replaced
Item ID 4
Item Name Bluetooth Headset
Category Electronics
Manufacturer Wireless
Model BT54910
Serial Number 345-896-000
Purchase Date 2/22/2020
Purchase Price $99.00
Merchant ID 4
Online Purchase Yes
Credit Card Purchase Yes
Warranty Type Manufacturer
Warranty Length 12 months, parts only
Repair No
Repair Date (none)
Comments (none)
Item ID 5
Item Name Ink Jet Printer
Category Electronics
Manufacturer Pro
Model U750
Serial Number 555639870
Purchase Date 1/15/2020
Purchase Price $49.00
Merchant ID 6
Online Purchase Yes
Credit Card Purchase Yes
Warranty Type Manufacturer
Warranty Length 90 days, parts and tech support
Repair No
Repair Date (none)
Comments (none)
Item ID 6
Item Name Refrigerator
Category Appliances
Manufacturer Wonderlux
Model Ice Age 2000
Serial Number 2567590
Purchase Date 4/5/2020
Purchase Price $999.00
Merchant ID 2
Online Purchase No
Credit Card Purchase Yes
Warranty Type Manufacturer/store
Warranty Length 2 years, parts and labor/5 years, refrigeration parts
Repair No
Repair Date (none)
Comments (none)
Item ID 7
Item Name Washing Machine
Category Appliances
Manufacturer Wonderlux
Model CL900
Serial Number 90050221
Purchase Date 6/4/2020
Purchase Price $625.00
Merchant ID 2
Online Purchase No
Credit Card Purchase Yes
Warranty Type Manufacturer
Warranty Length 1 year, parts and labor
Repair No
Repair Date (none)
Comments (none)
Item ID 8
Item Name Clothes Dryer
Category Appliances
Manufacturer Wonderlux
Model DR199
Serial Number 199502211
Purchase Date 6/4/2017
Purchase Price $700.00
Merchant ID 2
Online Purchase No
Credit Card Purchase Yes
Warranty Type Manufacturer
Warranty Length 1 year, parts and labor
Repair No
Repair Date (none)
Comments (none)
Item ID 9
Item Name Dishwasher
Category Appliances
Manufacturer Washomatic
Model DW19
Serial Number 195-763984
Purchase Date 8/12/2020
Purchase Price $475.00
Merchant ID 3
Online Purchase No
Credit Card Purchase Yes
Warranty Type Manufacturer
Warranty Length 1 year, parts and labor
Repair No
Repair Date (none)
Comments (none)
Item ID 10
Item Name Smart Phone
Category Electronics
Manufacturer EasyPhone
Model 17S
Serial Number 567-39QR4512
Purchase Date 1/30/2020
Purchase Price $799.00
Merchant ID 4
Online Purchase No
Credit Card Purchase Yes
Warranty Type Manufacturer
Warranty Length 1 year, parts only
Repair No
Repair Date (none)
Comments (none)
Item ID 11
Item Name Heart Pendant on Gold Chain
Category Jewelry
Manufacturer GoldPlus
Model n/a
Serial Number n/a
Purchase Date 2/11/2020
Purchase Price $599.00
Merchant ID 5
Online Purchase No
Credit Card Purchase Yes
Warranty Type n/a
Warranty Length n/a
Repair No
Repair Date (none)
Comments 24 karat gold, 18″ serpentine link chain
Item ID 12
Item Name Engagement Ring
Category Jewelry
Manufacturer Jewelserv
Model n/a
Serial Number n/a
Purchase Date 2/12/2020
Purchase Price $2,500.00
Merchant ID 5
Online Purchase No
Credit Card Purchase Yes
Warranty Type n/a
Warranty Length n/a
Repair No
Repair Date (none)
Comments Appraisal in safety deposit box
Item ID 13
Item Name Superhero #1 Comic Book
Category Collectibles
Manufacturer Funny Publishing May 1976 (publisher)
Model n/a
Serial Number n/a
Purchase Date 5/25/2020
Purchase Price $39.00
Merchant ID 7
Online Purchase Yes
Credit Card Purchase Yes
Warranty Type n/a
Warranty Length n/a
Repair No
Repair Date (none)
Comments 9.4 Comic Book Grading
Item ID 14
Item Name Superhero #6 Comic Book
Category Collectibles
Manufacturer Funny Publishing November 1976 (publisher)
Model n/a
Serial Number n/a
Purchase Date 5/25/2020
Purchase Price $67.00
Merchant ID 7
Online Purchase Yes
Credit Card Purchase Yes
Warranty Type n/a
Warranty Length n/a
Repair No
Repair Date (none)
Comments 9.2 Comic Book Grading
Query the Database
1. Create a select query that retrieves the Item Name, Purchase Date, Purchase Price, and Online Purchase fields from the Inventory table for items purchased online.
a. Have the select query sort the results in chronological order by purchase date.
b. Be sure to format the Datasheet view so that all field names and data are displayed entirely.
c. Save the query, naming it “Online Purchases,” and then close the query.
2. Create a select query that retrieves the Merchant Name from the Merchants table and the Item Name, Category, Manufacturer, and Purchase Date from the Inventory table for appliances.
a. Have the select query sort the results in alphabetical order by merchant name.
b. Be sure to format the Datasheet view so that all field names and data are displayed entirely.
c. Save the query, naming it “Appliance Purchases,” and then close the query.
Create Reports
1. Create a tabular report using the Online Purchases query.
a. Sort the report data by purchase date.
b. Total the items by Purchase Price.
c. Print Preview your report and adjust formatting as necessary, making sure all data are displayed on one page.

d. Save the report, naming it “Online Purchases,” and then close the report.
1. Create a tabular report using the Appliance Purchases query.
a. Reduce field widths so that all fields are displayed in portrait orientation.
b. Move the Page 1 of 1 footer so that it’s centered below the report data.
c. Delete the record count and the summary line below the Merchant Name data.
d. Delete the date and time in the report’s header (if necessary).
e. Group the report data by merchant name.
f. Sort the report data by purchase date.
g. Print Preview your report and adjust formatting as necessary, making sure all data are displayed on one page.

h. Save the report, naming it “Appliance Purchases,” and then close the report.
Scoring Guidelines
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Submission Checklist
Before submitting your project, make sure you’ve correctly completed the following steps:
 Create, save, and name an Access database.
 Create tables with appropriate field names and corresponding data types.
 Create formatted forms that correspond to tables.
 Use forms to populate a database with records.
 Create a select query using fields from one table.
 Create a select query using fields from multiple related tables.
 Designate query criteria for select query results.
 Designate a sort order for select query results.
 Format select query Datasheet view to completely display field names and field data.
 Create a report.
 Sort and group a report.
 Edit a report format.