Choose unsuitable file structure for random access

For a file system that must support efficient random access to records, which of the following physical file structures is not appropriate for this use case?

Options:

• A. Sequential file (contiguous allocation)
• B. Indexed file
• C. Linked file
• D. Hash file

Overview: This item tests knowledge of physical file organization and data access methods, specifically how different file structures affect efficient random access to records.