Reading Information from a Sequential File

Abstract

To process the data contained in a staff-file in a manual system, the clerk has to:

• 1. note which filing cabinet drawer contains the file;

• 2. check the file-name label;

• 3. note how the file is organised;

• 4. set aside desk-space for looking at and processing each employee record card;

• 5. open the drawer;

• 6. read each employee’s card employee and deal with the information; and finally

• 7. close the drawer.