COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE

MEMORY SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one is used to store data that controls the most basic computer functionality?
A
RAM
B
ROM
C
HDD
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -ROM is also a type of non-volatile storage, which means that the information is maintained even if the component loses power. In a typical computer system, ROM is located on the motherboard, shown in the right of the picture. It contains the basic instructions for what needs to happen when a computer is powered on.

Detailed explanation-2: -Read-only memory, or ROM, is a type of computer storage containing non-volatile, permanent data that, normally, can only be read, not written to. ROM contains the programming that allows a computer to start up or regenerate each time it is turned on.

Detailed explanation-3: -ROM (read-only memory) is a non-volatile memory type. This means it receives data and permanently writes it on a chip, and it lasts even after you turn off your computer. The data is coded to not be overwritten, so it’s used for things like your printer software or your startup programs.

Detailed explanation-4: -The information is added to a RAM in the form of bits by a process known as programming the ROM as bits are stored in the hardware configuration of the device. So, ROM is a Programmable Logic Device (PLD). A simple example of ROM is the cartridge used in video game consoles that allows the system to run many games.

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