GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

TECHNOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Firmware is stored in -
A
Hard disk
B
Cache
C
RAM
D
ROM
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Firmware is held in non-volatile memory devices such as ROM, EPROM, EEPROM, and flash memory. Updating firmware requires ROM integrated circuits to be physically replaced, or EPROM or flash memory to be reprogrammed through a special procedure.

Detailed explanation-2: -Firmware, essentially, refers to software embedded in a piece of hardware. It enables the most basic of devices to function. It is usually stored on a read-only memory (ROM) chip, preventing it from getting accidentally erased while remaining close to the device’s metal.

Detailed explanation-3: -ROM stands for read-only memory. It’s used to store the start-up instructions for a computer, also known as the firmware. Most modern computers use flash-based ROM.

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