Question

Differentiate between Random access and Sequential access of files in C. Discuss the syntax and role of fseek( ) and rewind( ) function, while accessing any file. 

27 Apr 2023
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In computer science, accessing files is an essential operation that allows us to store and retrieve data from a computer's storage system. There are two ways to access files in C - random access and sequential access. In this answer, we will differentiate between the two types of file access and discuss the role and syntax of fseek() and rewind() functions.

Random Access:
Random access refers to the capability to access any record or data element in a file directly, without the need to read through all preceding records. It means that we can access the contents _____ _____ ___ _______ ___.
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