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What characterstic of read only memory (ROM) makes it useful ?

Correct answer: B. Data in ROM is non volatile, that is, it remains there even without electrical power

  • A. ROM information can be easily updated
  • B. Data in ROM is non volatile, that is, it remains there even without electrical power
  • C. ROM provides very large amounts of inexpensive data storage
  • D. ROM chips are easily swapped between different brands of computers

Explanation

ROM is non-volatile, meaning its stored contents remain available when electrical power is removed. Its contents are not normally updated easily, and ROM is not intended as large-capacity general storage.

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