COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
MEMORY SYSTEMS
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It stores the ‘bootstrap loader’ which is needed to load the operating system.Without it, the computer wouldn’t turn on.
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It stores the data of the operating system and programs that are currently running, for access by the CPU.
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The bootstrap loader is stored in the ROM because It is a non-volatile memory meaning that that the information is not lost when the computer shuts down. In addition is has a small memory size and is used to only keep permanent data which are necessary to bring about basic functions i.e. bootstrap loader.
Detailed explanation-2: -RAM, which stands for random access memory, and ROM, which stands for read-only memory, are both present in your computer. RAM is volatile memory that temporarily stores the files you are working on. ROM is non-volatile memory that permanently stores instructions for your computer.
Detailed explanation-3: -Alternatively called bootstrapping, bootloader, or boot program, a bootstrap loader is a program that resides in the computer’s EPROM, ROM, or another non-volatile memory.