Identify the correct order of the following list of computer components ranked from slowest to fastest in terms of access time.
A. CPU cache
B. RAM
C. SSD
D. Optical Drive
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is A

The correct order of computer components ranked from slowest to fastest in terms of access time is:
· D. Optical Drive: Slowest, typically used for CDs/DVDs, with the longest access time.
· C. SSD (Solid State Drive): Faster than optical drives, but still slower than memory like RAM and CPU cache.
· B. RAM (Random Access Memory): Much faster than SSDs, used for temporary data storage to assist the CPU.
· A. CPU cache: Fastest, as it is located within or very close to the CPU, providing extremely quick access to frequently used data.
Information Booster:
1. Optical drives are the slowest due to mechanical movement and the nature of optical media.
2. SSDs are much faster than traditional hard drives (HDDs), providing fast data retrieval but are still slower than RAM.
3. RAM is much faster than SSDs and is used for real-time data access during operation.
4. CPU cache is extremely fast and is used for immediate access by the processor for frequently needed data.