In COBOL, the index file associated with an indexed file is used to provide _____ access to records.
- Direct
- Random
- Relative
- Sequential
In COBOL, an indexed file is associated with an index file that allows direct access to records based on the values in the indexed field. This provides efficient access to specific records without the need to sequentially read through the entire file.
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