13.8.2. Random Access Files

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a random access file?

   Hint

   Think about how you'd find a specific chapter in a book.

2. 2.

   What does the seek() function do in Python?

   Hint

   It lets you jump to any part of the file.

3. 3.

   Which function do you use in C++ for reading file data at a specific location?

   • read()
   • seekg()
   • get()

   Hint

   Think about how you access something directly without reading everything.

4. 4.

   True or False: RandomAccessFile in Java allows you to read data from a file sequentially only.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider its name and capabilities.

5. 5.

   Create a program in C++ that writes integers to a random access file and then reads specific integers back using seekg() and seekp().

   Hint

   Start by writing a simple loop to write integers and then practice using seekg() to fetch them.

6. 6.

   Compare and contrast how random access is implemented in C++ and Python with concrete code examples.

   Hint

   Identify key differences in syntax and functionality between the two languages.