A timing measurement indicating the delay between a memory request and when data becomes available. What is this concept called?

Difficulty: Hard

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This Hard Computer Hardware MCQ checks one syllabus fact.

The question is: “A timing measurement indicating the delay between a memory request and when data becomes available. What is this concept called?”

The accepted answer is C. CAS latency. CAS latency refers to a timing measurement indicating the delay between a memory request and when data becomes available.

A. Overclocking
Why not A: “Overclocking” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. CAS latency. CAS latency refers to a timing measurement indicating the delay between a memory request and when data becomes available.
B. Graphics card
Why not B: “Graphics card” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. CAS latency. CAS latency refers to a timing measurement indicating the delay between a memory request and when data becomes available.
C. CAS latency ✓
D. Barebone system
Why not D: “Barebone system” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. CAS latency. CAS latency refers to a timing measurement indicating the delay between a memory request and when data becomes available.

Correct answer

C. CAS latency

Explanation

CAS latency refers to a timing measurement indicating the delay between a memory request and when data becomes available.

Source: Computer Hardware Official Reference Guide

Tags: computer science, hardware, computer components, PC hardware

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