The content of computer memory which is non-volatile, even when the power goes off is :

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  1. REM
  2. RAM
  3. ROM
  4. None of the above

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Option 3 : ROM
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The correct answer is Option 2Key Points

  •  ROM (Read-Only Memory):
    • Non-volatile memory retains its data even when the power is turned off.
    • ROM (Read-Only Memory) is a type of non-volatile memory that stores firmware or essential system instructions (like the BIOS in computers).
    • Unlike RAM (Random Access Memory), which is volatile and loses data when the power is off, ROM keeps its stored information permanently.
    • Thus, the correct answer is (3) ROM.

Additional Information

  1. REM – This is not a valid computer memory type.
  2. RAM (Random Access Memory)Volatile memory that loses data when power is off.
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