The term ____ is used in computer science to describe an access pattern in which the elements are accessed in arbitrary order.
A)sequential access
B)sorted access
C)arbitrary access
D)random access

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Random access refers to the ability to access elements in any order, without having to access each preceding element. This is different from sequential access, in which elements must be accessed in a specific order, such as following the order they were stored in. Sorted access refers to accessing elements in a specific order, such as alphabetically or numerically by value. Arbitrary access is not a commonly used term in computer science.

The Term ____ Is Used in Computer Science to Describe