When You Work with a ____________, You Can Jump Directly

question 52

Multiple Choice

When you work with a ____________, you can jump directly to any piece of data in the file without reading the data that comes before it.

• A) file object
• B) binary file
• C) direct access file
• D) sequential access file

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Definitions:

Algorithms

Fixed, step-by-step procedures for solving problems or completing tasks, often used in computing and mathematical operations for guaranteed solutions.

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making, not always leading to the most accurate conclusions.

Shortcut Strategies

Methods or techniques used to solve problems or make decisions more efficiently by reducing the cognitive load.

Inductive Reasoning

A method of reasoning in which conclusions are drawn from specific examples or evidence, moving from the particular to the general.