The programs which are as permanent as hardware and stored in ROM is known as___________?
Correct answer: C. Firmware
- A. Hardware
- B. Software
- C. Firmware
- D. ROM ware
Explanation
Firmware is software stored in non-volatile memory such as ROM or flash and used to control hardware. It is not hardware itself, even though it is more permanent than ordinary application software.
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About Hardware and Software
Hardware includes the physical components of a computer, such as the CPU, motherboard, registers, memory, storage devices and peripheral equipment. Software covers system software, application software, utilities, drivers and firmware, with attention to how the operating system manages hardware and how software differs from the physical equipment it controls.
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