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Which of the following is an advantage of fixed-length records?
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?
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:
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?
What is a limitation of fixed-length records?
Why do fixed-length records have fast access to records?
Why do fixed-length records have fast access to records?
Which of the following is an advantage of fixed-length records?
Which of the following is an advantage of fixed-length records?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of fixed-length records?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of fixed-length records?
Why is inserting and deleting records relatively easy in fixed-length records?
Why is inserting and deleting records relatively easy in fixed-length records?
What is a limitation of fixed-length records?
What is a limitation of fixed-length records?
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of fixed-length records?
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of fixed-length records?
Study Notes
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.
