Question

To get to record number 50 from the beginning of a magnetic tape of 100 records, you would have to
a) convert to disk
b) fast forward to record 100, and then read backwards from there
c) first read records 1 through 49
d) go directly to record 50

Answer 1

Explanation:

option c is the correct snswer

Answer 2

Option C) first read records 1 through 49

To get to record number 50 from the beginning of a magnetic tape of 100 records, you would have to first read records 1 through 49

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