Q. The ability to find an individual item in a file immediately……….
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
direct access
Explanation:
Direct access (also known as random access) allows the system to retrieve an individual item directly without reading through the entire file sequentially.
In contrast:
- Sequential access means data is read in order, one item after another.
- Directory helps organize files.
- File Allocation Table (FAT) is used for tracking file locations on disk but not for accessing individual items directly.
So, for finding an item immediately, direct access is the right term.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
Direct access (also known as random access) allows the system to retrieve an individual item directly without reading through the entire file sequentially.
In contrast:
- Sequential access means data is read in order, one item after another.
- Directory helps organize files.
- File Allocation Table (FAT) is used for tracking file locations on disk but not for accessing individual items directly.
So, for finding an item immediately, direct access is the right term.