File Organization Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
What is serial file organization?
A
Records are stored in the order they are entered with no specific order.
2
Q
What is sequential file organization?
A
Records are stored in a specific order, usually based on a key field.
3
Q
What is the difference between serial and sequential files?
A
Serial files store records in no particular order; sequential files store records in a specific order, usually sorted by a key field.
