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Which type of computer memory is 'ROM' considered to be?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Volatile Memory
  2. Temporary Memory
  3. Non-volatile Memory
  4. External Memory

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Non-volatile Memory

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Non-volatile Memory šŸ“š Explanation: Read-Only Memory (ROM) is described as non-volatile because it retains its stored data even after the power is turned off. It typically contains the essential instructions (firmware) needed to start the computer and initialize hardware components. Unlike RAM, the data in ROM cannot be easily modified or erased during normal computer operation.