COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
TRUE or FALSE____ The Operating System of a PC is stored in the ROM and loaded when the PC is turned on
A
TRUE
B
FALSE
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -False The computer’s operating system is retrieved from secondary/auxiliary storage and copied into RAM when the computer is powered on.

Detailed explanation-2: -storage on ROM chip, is responsible for loading the operating system from its permanent location on the hard drive in to RAM.

Detailed explanation-3: -Read Only Memory (ROM) is found in a microchip within the motherboard, and it cannot be easily altered. This is a type of non-volatile memory that is used to run firmware, or the BIOS, on a personal computer.

Detailed explanation-4: -What is ROM? 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.

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