FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

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TYPES OF NETWORK SECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Firmware is ____
A
hardware unit
B
is software that is embedded in a piece of hardware
C
Present in the ROM
D
Present in the RAM
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Embedded firmware is the flash memory chip that stores specialized software running in a chip in an embedded device to control its functions. Firmware in embedded systems fills the same purpose as a ROM but can be updated more easily for better adaptability to conditions or interconnecting with additional equipment.

Detailed explanation-2: -Firmware is simply software that’s tightly integrated with a specific chipset or piece of hardware. The firmware acts as a bridge between drivers (operating system) and hardware.

Detailed explanation-3: -Firmware is a type of software that is usually embedded directly into the hardware of a device. However, it works without the need for APIs, operating system, or device drivers. It can be thought of as a set of instructions on how the device should work and interact with all other connected hardware and software.

Detailed explanation-4: -Firmware is a specific type (or subset) of software that is designed to act as the intermediary between the software and hardware or for the operation of single-purpose embedded systems, such as printers or routers. End users typically have limited interaction with firmware and it is modified infrequently.

Detailed explanation-5: -Firmware – Firmware is a type of software that is written directly for a piece of hardware.

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