This document discusses Microsoft Access and database management systems. It describes what a database and DBMS are, provides examples of common database applications, and lists some key functions of a DBMS like concurrency, security, and backup/recovery. It then introduces Microsoft Access as a relational database management system (RDBMS) that stores information in tables. The document outlines the main tasks in MS Access like organizing, entering, modifying, and presenting data. It also defines the various data types that can be used in an MS Access database like text, number, date/time, and yes/no fields. Finally, it lists the main components of an MS Access database as tables, queries, forms, and reports.