76. What does the term “random access” mean in terms of memory?
(a) Addresses must be accessed in a specific order.
(b) Any
(c)
(d)
77. The time from the beginning of a read cycle to the end of tACS or tAA is referred to as:
(a) access time
(b) data hold
(c) read cycle time
(d) write enable time
78. Which of the following best describes volatile memory?
(a) memory that retains stored information when electrical power is removed
(b) memory that loses stored information when electrical power is removed
(c) magnetic memory
(d) nonmagnetic
79. Which of the following best describes random-access memory (RAM)?
(a) a type of memory in which access time depends on memory location
(b) a type of memory that can be written to only once but can be read from an infinite number of times
(c) a type of memory in which access time is the same for each memory location
(d) mass memory
80. The main advantage of semiconductor RAM is its ability to:
(a) retain stored data when power is interrupted or turned off
(b) be written to and read from rapidly
(c) be randomly accessed
(d) be sequentially accessed
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