Variable-length records contain:
A) both a variable number of fields and variable field lengths.
B) both a variable number of fields and fixed field lengths.
C) both a fixed number of fields and variable field lengths.
D) both a fixed number of fields and fixed field lengths.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Variable-length records can have a varying number of fields, which means that one record can have more or fewer fields than another record. Additionally, the fields within each record can also have varying lengths, which sets them apart from fixed-length records where each field has a pre-determined length. Therefore, option A is the correct choice.

Variable-Length Records Contain