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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Access time is the average number of milliseconds it takes for a computer to retrieve data from a storage device, so D is the correct choice. A) resolution refers to the number of pixels displayed on a screen, B) capacity refers to the amount of data that can be stored on a device, and C) random access memory (RAM) is a type of memory used by a computer to temporarily store data for immediate use. None of these choices accurately describe the average time it takes for a computer to retrieve data from storage.

The Average Number of Milliseconds It Takes a Computer to Retrieve