The ability to directly obtain a stored item by referencing its address is known as
A) random access
B) sequential access
C) read-only access
D) fetch access
E) volatility

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Random access allows for direct access to a specific memory location without having to sequentially search through it, making it the most efficient method for retrieving stored items. Sequential access involves searching through memory in order, while read-only access refers to the ability to view but not modify stored items. Fetch access is not a commonly used term in computer science, and volatility refers to a measure of how easily data can be lost or changed.

The Ability to Directly Obtain a Stored Item by Referencing