Computer memory can be volatile or non-volatile. Volatile memory loses its data when the power is turned off. RAM (Random Access Memory) is the primary example of volatile memory; it is used for temporary storage of data and programs currently in use. Non-volatile memory retains its data even when the power is turned off. ROM (Read-Only Memory) is a type of non-volatile memory typically used to store firmware like the BIOS or UEFI, which is needed to boot the computer. Other non-volatile storage includes hard disk drives, SSDs, and flash memory (like in USB drives). REM is not a standard term for computer memory. Therefore, ROM is the non-volatile memory among the given options.
The content of computer memory which is non-volatile, even when the power goes off is:
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2024 · Topic: Components of a Computer System (Memory Hierarchy: Primary Memory (RAM, ROM, Cache), Secondary Storage Devices (HDD, SSD, Optical))
More Information and Communication Technology questions
- The files and programs on which the user is currently working are stored on which one of the following memories?
- Which one of the following is an optical storage device ?
- Consider the following statements about the cache memory:
- What is the medium used in optical storage systems for reading and recording data ?
- Which one of the following memories is used to store data permanently ?
- In a computer, the permanent memory is called:
- DIMM, an Information Technology term, refers to which of the following ?
- Cache memory acts as a buffer between -
All 1,360 Information and Communication Technology questions →