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Category - Computers

What is random about random access memory (RAM)?
  1. It begins looking for data randomly.
  2. It stores data in a random place.
  3. Its actual total capacity is somewhat random.
  4. It isn’t literally random, but it can access any data point at any time.
Explanation
Answer: D - Random access memory can access any data point at any time. Compare this with an old 8-track, which always had to start from the beginning and play to the end, or a cassette tape, which could only play the bit of tape currently exposed.
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