Explain the concept of serial file organization
The records are in no particular order. The only order is time order. the records can only be access in sequence.
Explain the concept of sequential file organization
The records are ordered in some way. The records can only be access in sequence.
Explain the concept of direct-access (random access) file organization.
Records in random access can be access directly. Usually a hash algorithm is used to get the position of a record from the key of the record.
State the major drawback when using data files with serial or sequential file organization?
Direct access to a particular record in the file was not possible.
State the major advantage when using data files with direct-access file organization?
Direct-access file organization can access to a particular records directly.