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Random Replacement

Random Replacement is a strategy used in computer memory management where, when the memory (cache) is full, and new data needs to be stored, a randomly chosen piece of existing data is removed to make space. This approach doesn't consider how often or recently the data was used, making it simple and quick, but potentially less efficient than smarter methods. It ensures that all data has an equal chance of being replaced, which can help distribute the deletions evenly over time. This method is useful when a straightforward, noise-free replacement policy is needed.