Which of the following memory types is non-volatile and used for long-term storage? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following memory types is non-volatile and used for long-term storage?
A. ROM
B. Cache
C. Registers
D. RAM
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
ROM is non-volatile and retains data without power. However, for long-term storage, hard disks and SSDs are more common; ROM is typically used for firmware. Among the options, ROM is non-volatile.

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