Which of the following is a characteristic of a ROM chip? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a characteristic of a ROM chip?
A. It is volatile
B. It can be written to easily
C. It is used for main memory
D. It retains data without power
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
ROM is non-volatile, meaning it retains its contents even when power is turned off.

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Which of the following is a type of memory that is used for caching data from a hard disk?
A. CPU cache
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Correct Answer: Option B


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A. MHz
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Correct Answer: Option D


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Correct Answer: Option D


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