Which of the following refers to a memory access mechanism in which the time…
2018
Which of the following refers to a memory access mechanism in which the time to access a given location is constant and independent of the sequence of prior accesses?
- A.
Random access
- B.
Direct access
- C.
Sequential access
- D.
Associative
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Correct answer: A
The question defines a memory access mechanism where retrieval time remains constant regardless of the sequence of prior accesses. This characteristic is the fundamental definition of Random Access, distinguishing it from sequential methods.