A Widely Used Method of Storing and Locating Records in a Direct-Access

question 84

Multiple Choice

A widely used method of storing and locating records in a direct-access file is

• A) when a record's key field corresponds directly to the coding scheme used by the computer itself.
• B) to store physical device addresses as a field within a file's records.
• C) to convert a key to a storage location address using an index.
• D) to convert a key to a storage location address using a randomizing transformation.

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Definitions:

Capital Account Balances

The financial records that show the contributions, withdrawals, and ownership interest of investors in a company.

Initial Investment

The amount of money used to start a project, purchase an asset, or initiate operations in a new business.

Book Value

The value of an asset according to its balance sheet account balance, taking into consideration the cost of the asset minus depreciation.

Total Net Assets

The sum of all assets minus the liabilities, representing the owner's equity in a company.