Data Access Methods: Direct vs Serial Access
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What are the two methods to locate and retrieve data?

Direct Access and Serial Access

What is the advantage of Direct Access over Serial Access?

Able to access data directly from the calculated position.

What is another name for Direct Access?

Random Access

Which type of data access method is primarily used on magnetic tape systems?

<p>Serial Access</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Serial Access take more time compared to Direct Access?

<p>It is necessary to access each record from the beginning until the required record is found.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between Direct Access and Serial Access data retrieval methods?

<p>Direct Access can retrieve data directly from a calculated position, while Serial Access requires accessing each record from the beginning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario would Direct Access be more efficient than Serial Access?

<p>When real-time processing is required without sorting records</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Serial Access considered slower compared to Direct Access?

<p>Serial Access involves going through each record from the beginning</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which storage system is best suited for Direct Access data retrieval?

<p>Hard disk drives</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic makes Serial Access particularly suitable for magnetic tape systems?

<p>It is necessary to access each record from the start to find the required one</p> Signup and view all the answers

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