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Advantages and Disadvantages of Fixed-Length Records Quiz

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Which of the following is an advantage of fixed-length records?

Variable-sized data

Wasted memory space

Complex adjustments for insertion and deletion

Fast retrieval of records (correct)

Which of the following is a disadvantage of fixed-length records?

Fast retrieval of records

Variable-sized data

Complex adjustments for insertion and deletion

Wasted memory space (correct)

Inserting and deleting records in fixed-length records is relatively easy because:

The fields have a fixed size

The new record can be added after the last record without complex adjustments (correct)

The records fully utilize their allocated space

The system automatically adjusts the memory space

What is a limitation of fixed-length records?

Lack of flexibility with variable-sized data Signup and view all the answers

Why do fixed-length records have fast access to records?

All records have the same length Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an advantage of fixed-length records?

Fast access to records Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a disadvantage of fixed-length records?

Wasted memory space Signup and view all the answers

Why is inserting and deleting records relatively easy in fixed-length records?

Fixed-length records occupy a fixed amount of memory space Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of fixed-length records?

Lack of flexibility Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of fixed-length records?

Wasted memory space Signup and view all the answers

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Fixed-Length Records

Advantages of Fixed-Length Records: Fast access to records, relatively easy insertion and deletion of records
Easy Insertion and Deletion: Because records are of fixed length, it is easy to find the location of a record and insert or delete records without having to update the location of other records
Fast Access: Records are of fixed length, making it easy to calculate the location of a record, allowing for fast access
Limitation of Fixed-Length Records: Wasted space due to empty fields or padding, which can lead to inefficient use of storage space
Not an Advantage of Fixed-Length Records: Efficient use of storage space

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Test your knowledge on the advantages and disadvantages of fixed-length records in this quiz. Learn about fast access to records and the ease of implementing insertion and deletion operations.