In computing, sequential access memory (SAM) is a class of data storage devices that read stored data in a sequence. ... Sequential access devices are usually a form of magnetic storage or optical storage.
Is an example of sequential access storage device?
A common example of sequential access is with a tape drive, where the device must move the tape's ribbon forward or backward to reach the desired information. The opposite would be RAM (Random Access Memory) going anywhere on the chip to access the information.
Which of the following is a sequential access storage device?
The correct answer is Magnetic tape. Magnetic tape is a secondary storage device used for storing files of data.