In Random Access Memory (RAM), what does the word "random"refer to?
A) the fact that the amount of time required for the memory unit to respond is unknown ahead of time
B) the fact that the computer can refer to memory locations in any order
C) the fact that memory units are unreliable and may return any value
D) the fact that a request to memory might return the contents of any location

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The term "random" in Random Access Memory (RAM) refers to the ability of the computer to access memory locations directly and in any order, unlike sequential access memory where data must be accessed in a predetermined sequence.

In Random Access Memory (RAM), What Does the Word "Random"refer