serial access algorithm
[ˈsɪriəl ˈækses ˈælɡərɪðəm]
nounpl: serial access algorithms
algoritmo de acesso serial
1. A computational algorithm that processes data elements one at a time in a sequential manner, rather than in parallel
The serial access algorithm reads through the database records sequentially from the beginning to the end.
O algoritmo de acesso serial percorre os registros do banco de dados sequencialmente do início ao fim.
2. A method for retrieving or accessing information from storage media where data must be accessed in a predetermined order
Magnetic tape uses a serial access algorithm because data cannot be randomly accessed.
A fita magnética usa um algoritmo de acesso serial porque os dados não podem ser acessados aleatoriamente.
This is a technical term primarily used in computer science, software engineering, and information technology fields. It is universally understood in both Brazilian and international tech communities. The term reflects the fundamental distinction in data access methods that has been central to computing since the early days of computer architecture. In Brazil, this terminology is standard in university computer science programs and professional IT environments.
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