Which type of memory holds the computer startup routine?

2020

Which type of memory holds the computer startup routine?

Answer: C. ROM — The computer startup routine is stored in ROM because ROM is non-volatile and retains its contents even when power is off. RAM is volatile, WAN is a network…

  1. A.

    RAM

  2. B.

    WAN

  3. C.

    ROM

  4. D.

    Cache

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Correct answer: C

The computer startup routine is stored in ROM because ROM is non-volatile and retains its contents even when power is off. RAM is volatile, WAN is a network type, and cache is temporary high-speed memory.

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