Serial access memories are useful in applications where
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Answer: D) Data naturally needs to flow in and out in a serial form
Serial access memory is useful when data is naturally processed or transferred sequentially, one bit or item after another. Examples include delay-line memory and shift-register-based storage.
Exam tip: Choose D. Short access time is generally associated with random-access memory, not serial-access memory.
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