Question

The term ____ describes primary storage devices that are implemented as microchips, can read and write with equal speed, and can randomly access bytes, words, or larger data units.

Answer 1

The answer is "RAM".

Explanation:

In the given statement some information is missing, that is the option of the question, which can be described as follows:

a) RAM

b) ROM

c) PROM

d) Semiconductor

RAM is also known as a System memory, it is a device component, that holds information temporarily for actual use, it supports system software. In addition to storing data on devices like HDD or strong state drive, the CPU can access information even quicker, and certain options were not correct, which can be described as follows:

• ROM is a secondary device, that stores data permanently.
• PROM can be updated once by a single user.
• Semiconductor is a chip, which is used in CPU.