Serial access time depends on the current position of the read/write mechanism and the position of the target data item in the storage medium.

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This statement accurately describes the nature of serial access time. As the read/write mechanism must physically move to the location of the target data item in the storage medium, the time it takes to access that data item will vary based on its position relative to the current location of the mechanism.

Serial Access Time Depends on the Current Position of the Read/write