Which file access method allows records or blocks to be accessed in any order using their relative location?
Options
- A. Sequential access
- B. Direct access
- C. Serial access only
- D. More than one of the above
- E. None of the above
Quiz Practice:
B. Direct access
Explanation: Direct access, also called random access, allows a file to be accessed at an arbitrary location without reading all preceding records. It is useful when a program needs to quickly access a particular block or record.