A(n) ________ is a routine that converts a primary key value into a relative record number.
A) record index calculator
B) index pointer program
C) hashing algorithm
D) pointing algorithm

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A hashing algorithm is a routine that converts a primary key value into a relative record number by using a mathematical function to hash the key into a specific index in a predefined range. This allows for efficient indexing and retrieval of records based on their primary key values. The other options are not accurate descriptions of this process.

A(n) ________ Is a Routine That Converts a Primary Key