In the Division Remainder Hashing Algorithm, the Divisor (The Number

question 27

Multiple Choice

In the division remainder hashing algorithm, the divisor (the number divided into the other number) is _____.

• A) the key value of the record being inserted or retrieved
• B) one less than the key value of the record being inserted or retrieved
• C) the total number of record storage locations, including the overflow locations
• D) the maximum number of key values that the key field could generate
• E) the number of main record storage locations (not including overflow locations)

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