Which Can Be Accessed Only Sequentially?

Magnetic tape can be accessed only sequentially.

Which is sequential access storage device?

In computing, sequential access memory (SAM) is a class of data storage devices that read stored data in a sequence. This is in contrast to random access memory (RAM) where data can be accessed in any order. Sequential access devices are usually a form of magnetic storage or optical storage.

Which of the following is a sequential access memory?

The correct answer is Magnetic tape. Magnetic tape is a secondary storage device used for storing files of data. Access is sequential and consists of records that can be accessed one after another as the tape moves along a stationary read-write mechanism.

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