The Average Number of Milliseconds It Takes a Computer to Retrieve

question 17

Multiple Choice

The average number of milliseconds it takes a computer to retrieve data from a storage device is known as _____.

• A) resolution
• B) capacity
• C) random access memory
• D) access time

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Definitions:

Assignment Method

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