Which of the following is the correct sequence of largest to smallest unit of Memory access time?

1.Millisecond

2.Picosecond

3.Nanosecond

4.Microsecond

5.Second

A5, 4, 3, 1, 2

B5, 1, 2, 3, 4

C5, 1, 4, 3, 2 ✓ Correct

D5, 3, 4, 1, 2

Correct answer: (C) 5, 1, 4, 3, 2

Explanation

Ordered from largest to smallest time, Second is the biggest unit here.

Millisecond is next, being one thousandth of a second.

Microsecond follows as one millionth of a second.

Nanosecond comes after that as one billionth of a second.

Picosecond is the smallest, being one trillionth of a second.

The sequence is Statement 5, Statement 1, Statement 4, Statement 3, Statement 2.

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