Question

Which access method is used to access cassette tape?

• A. Direct
• B. Sequential
• C. Both of the above
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Sequential

Sequential is access method is used to access cassette tape.

In computer science, sequential access means that a group of elements (such as data in a memory array or a disk file or on magnetic tape data storage) is accessed in a predetermined, ordered sequence. Sequential access is sometimes the only way of accessing the data, for example if it is on a tape. It may also be the access method of choice, for example if all that is wanted is to process a sequence of data elements in order.

Sequential Access. The standard method for accessing files and devices is the sequential method. It can be like a cassette tape that rewinds itself after every use.