COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What Is Memory Access Time

question 14

Multiple Choice

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is memory access time?

• A) the amount of time in which a single byte of data can be stored in cache memory
• B) the amount of time required to fetch and execute a single instruction by the processor provided the instruction is already stored in memory
• C) the amount of time it takes the processor to read data, instructions, and information from memory
• D) the amount of time necessary to switch a bit from the value 0 to the value 1

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Definitions:

Neurons

Nervous system cells dedicated to conveying information by means of electrical and chemical signals.

Waking Metabolism

The rate at which the body burns calories while awake and active, contributing to overall energy expenditure.

Circadian Rhythm

The innate, internal mechanism that controls the cycle of sleep and wakefulness, recurring approximately every 24 hours.

Fall Asleep

The transition from wakefulness to sleep, characterized by the loss of consciousness and decreased bodily movement.