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Download Solution PDFThe content of computer memory which is non-volatile, even when the power goes off is :
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Option 3 : ROM
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Download Solution PDFThe 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
- REM – This is not a valid computer memory type.
- RAM (Random Access Memory) – Volatile memory that loses data when power is off.
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