COMPUTER HARDWARE
STORAGE DEVICES
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Question
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Which type of access that access each record in turn until the required record is found?
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Serial
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Direct
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Serial Access (also known as ‘sequential access)
Detailed explanation-2: -serial access A method of access to data in which blocks are read from the storage medium in the physical order in which they occur, until the required item is reached.
Detailed explanation-3: -(1) A memory (or serial port in a multiport memory) in which data is accessed sequentially and the time for access depends on the location of the data desired.
Detailed explanation-4: -Direct Access is required if transaction processing is taking place. When a serial access medium is being used, the head that reads data from the storage medium has limited freedom of movement. The only serial access medium is magnetic tape.
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