Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) Direct Access Storage Device.
· DASD stands for Direct Access Storage Device.
· It refers to a storage device in computers that allows direct access to specific data blocks without having to go through all the preceding data blocks sequentially.
· Examples include hard drives, solid-state drives, and optical discs.
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· DASD is commonly used in mainframe computing environments, allowing faster data retrieval compared to sequential access devices like magnetic tapes.