Chapter 5, Problem 7VE

From a user’s point of view the two most important characteristics of memory are capacity and _____________. The three performance parameters for memory are: access time, transfer rate, and _________.  The ________ rate is the rate at which data can be transferred into or out of a memory unit. The cache consists of blocks called __________.  __________ memory consists of peripheral storage devices, such as disk and tape.

Data in memory can be accessed in two ways: sequentially or directly. Why is it beneficial to have instant access on today's most widely used devices? If a device only permits direct access through sequential access, how can we make changes to data that has already been written there?

What exactly is meant by the term "memory unit" when referring to computer storage? Describe the many forms of computer memory that are now accessible.