Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

The two basic types of record access methods are:

  1. Sequential and random

  2. Sequential and indexed

  3. Direct and immediate

  4. Online and real time
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Explanation

Sequential access processes data in order (like tapes), while random access allows direct retrieval (like disks). These are the two fundamental methods for accessing records in storage systems. Indexed is a type of sequential access, and 'online/real time' describes availability, not access method.

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