_______________is the ability of a device to "jump" directly to the requested data?
Correct answer: B. Random access
- A. Sequential access
- B. Random access
- C. Quick access
- D. All of the above
Explanation
Random access allows a device to go directly to a requested location instead of reading all preceding data. Sequential access must proceed in order, and quick access is not the standard technical term.
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