To access a specific piece of information, _____ are usually faster than _____.
A) Sequential access storage devices, direct access storage devices
B) Direct access storage devices, sequential access storage devices
C) Streaming tape devices, DVDs
D) Optical storage devices, random access memory
E) Sequential access storage devices, thumb drives

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Direct access storage devices are designed to quickly locate and retrieve specific pieces of information, whereas sequential access storage devices can only access data in the order in which it was stored. Therefore, direct access storage devices are usually faster for accessing specific information.

To Access a Specific Piece of Information, _____ Are Usually