Suppose each record in a file were connected to the prior record and the next record in

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Suppose each record in a file were connected to the prior record and the next record in key sequence using pointers. Thus, each record might have the following format: Primary key, other attributes, pointer to prior record, pointer to next record
a. What would be the advantages of this file organization compared with a sequential file organization?
b. In contrast with a sequential file organization, would it be possible to keep the records in multiple sequences? Why or why not?
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Modern Database Management

ISBN: 978-0133544619

12th edition

Authors: Jeff Hoffer, Ramesh Venkataraman, Heikki Topi

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