The true benefit of using a(n) ____ file is the ability to retrieve a specific record from a file directly, without reading through other records to locate the desired one.
A) random access
B) text
C) open
D) input

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Random access files allow for direct retrieval of a specific record, without the need to read through all other records in the file. Text, open, and input files do not offer this feature.

The True Benefit of Using A(n) ____ File Is the Ability