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COM 101 Generations of Computers Objective Question

Question

The speed of second-generation processors was typically measured in which unit?
Options
A Milliseconds
B Nanoseconds
C Microseconds
Correct Answer
D Picoseconds
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Second-generation computers operated in microseconds (one millionth of a second). First-generation computers operated in milliseconds, and third-generation computers advanced to nanoseconds.

Hint

This unit of time is one-millionth of a second, faster than milliseconds but slower than nanoseconds.

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