Access time refers to the duration a computer system requires to retrieve data from memory or storage and can also denote the time necessary to transfer data within the device to an appropriate storage location.
Database Management refers to the methodology of storing, manipulating, and retrieving data within a database, encompassing tasks such as data entry, classification, modification, updating, and output reporting.
Direct access is a method of processing data where data can be stored and retrieved independently of the location of other data. This method is often associated with Random-Access Memory (RAM).
Secondary storage devices are computer storage locations for data not currently being accessed. They provide readily accessible file retrieval and security against data loss.
