random files
contiguous sequential file
indexed sequential file
all of these
two
four
five
six
the number of records added or deleted from a file composed to the original number of records in that file
efficiency with which non-sequential files are processed
the extent where the records of the file are contiguous and in proximity to others
percentage of records that has changed in a given time period.
nine
provide an easy way of finding groups of related files
are only used when printing the contents of files
can be used when writing a file
allow several files to be read simultaneously
text files
executable binary flies
both (a) and (b
none of these
is needed by every installation
is never needed
varies in degree between installations
requires off-site computer for immediate use
single level directory
two level directory
tree structure directory
uses more tapes
should be done each month
saves only files that have recently changed
saves all files
tree structure