Access time refers to the duration a computer system requires to retrieve data from memory or storage and can also denote the time necessary to transfer data within the device to an appropriate storage location.
A byte is the amount of computer memory space needed to store one character, which is typically 8 bits. A computer with 8-bit bytes can distinguish 2^8 = 256 different characters. The size of a computer's memory is measured in kilobytes, where 1 kilobyte (KB) = 1024 bytes.
The clipboard is a temporary storage area in a computer's memory used for storing text, images, and other data that are cut or copied from a document. Both Macintosh and Windows operating systems support this feature.
A computer memory device consisting of a platter with a magnetically encoded surface that retrieves data by being spun past read heads. Disks can be internal (hard disks) or removable. A common example is the Compact Disc (CD).
A Gigabyte (GB) is a unit of digital storage in computers, equating to 2^30^ or approximately one billion bytes.
Internal storage refers to the memory that is built into a computer system, enabling the storage and retrieval of data and applications required for the computer's operation.
The term 'load' can refer to different concepts in computing and finance. In computing, it involves moving a program from a disk to a computer's memory. In finance, it typically refers to a sales charge paid by an investor when buying shares in a mutual fund.
Mega- is a metric prefix denoting multiplication by \(10^6\) or 1,000,000. In measuring the capacity of computer disks and RAM, it is equivalent to \(2^{20}\) or 1,048,576.
Random-Access Memory (RAM) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly; any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes. RAM is the most common type of memory used in computers and other electronic devices to store data temporarily that the CPU needs while performing tasks.
Read-Only Memory (ROM) is a type of non-volatile memory used in computers and other electronic devices to store firmware and data that should not be modified during the regular operation of the device.
