The data stored in access memory may be retrieved in one of two ways: sequentially or directly. I don't understand what it is about direct access that makes it so attractive. It is difficult to replace a device that only allows sequential access with one that only allows direct access; therefore, what other possibilities are there?

The data stored in access memory may be retrieved in one of two ways: sequentially or directly. I don't understand what it is about direct access that makes it so attractive. It is difficult to replace a device that only allows sequential access with one that only allows direct access; therefore, what other possibilities are there?

Systems Architecture

7th Edition

ISBN:9781305080195

Author:Stephen D. Burd

Publisher:Stephen D. Burd

Chapter4: Processor Technology And Architecture

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2PE: If a microprocessor has a cycle time of 0.5 nanoseconds, what’s the processor clock rate? If the...

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