____ access means that a device can locate a particular data item or file immediately, without having to move consecutively through items stored in front of the desired item or file.
A) Master
B) Sequential
C) Direct
D) Tape

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Direct access allows a device to access a particular data item or file immediately, without having to go through all the items or files that are stored in front of it. This is in contrast to sequential access, where the device must go through items or files in order until it finds the desired one. Master and tape access are not relevant options, as they do not refer to methods of accessing data.

____ Access Means That a Device Can Locate a Particular