Question

Does direct data access find data quickly or slowly?

Answer 1

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Data is accessed by starting at the beginning and then searched through, in order/sequence, until the required information is found. The need to search from the beginning of the storage medium makes this type of data access very slow. Serial access is used on old magnetic tapes.

Answer 2

Data is accessed by starting at the beginning and then searched through, in order/sequence, until the required information is found. The need to search from the beginning of the storage medium makes this type of data access very slow. Serial access is used on old magnetic tapes.