A ____ storage device stores and retrieves data items in a linear, or sequential, order.
A) direct access
B) random access
C) dynamic access
D) serial access

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A serial access storage device reads data in a sequential order, one after the other. It is typically slower than direct or random access, but is still used in some applications where large amounts of data need to be stored and accessed in a linear fashion, such as backup tapes. Direct access storage devices allow data to be accessed directly, while random access storage devices can access any data item in any order. Dynamic access is not a commonly used term for storage devices.

A ____ Storage Device Stores and Retrieves Data Items in a Linear