How are records typically located and accessed in a relative file?
- By navigating through an index
- By specifying the record key
- By using the file position indicator
- Sequentially, based on record order
In a relative file, records are typically located and accessed by using the file position indicator. This indicator keeps track of the current position in the file, allowing for random access to records based on their relative record number.
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