> "db file scattered read" (associated with FULL > table scans) and "db file sequential > read" (associated with indexed scans)
But see, Tuning 101, p. 35, where a "db file sequential read" is investigated and the waits are found to be reads from a *table*. And other examples elsewhere, where "db file scattered read" is found to be associated with reads from an index. -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Greg Moore INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).