Which of the following is a sequential access memory?
2016
Which of the following is a sequential access memory?
Answer: A. Magnetic tape — The correct option is A (Magnetic tape). Sequential access memory requires reading data in a strict, linear sequence from the beginning. Magnetic tape is a…
- A.
Magnetic tape
- B.
DVD
- C.
ROM
- D.
RAM
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Correct answer: A
The correct option is A (Magnetic tape). Sequential access memory requires reading data in a strict, linear sequence from the beginning. Magnetic tape is a classic example, as you must wind through preceding data to reach a specific point, unlike RAM, ROM, or DVDs which offer direct/random access.
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