Which type of memory is used to store the firmware that boots the computer?
A. ROM (BIOS)
B. Cache
C. Hard disk
D. RAM
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The BIOS firmware is stored in ROM (or flash memory) on the motherboard, and it is the first code executed during the boot process to initialize hardware and load the OS.
Explanation:
SRAM is fast and expensive compared to DRAM. It does not require refreshing and is used for cache memory. DRAM is used as main memory and is dense and cheaper.
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