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

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

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

Explanation

ROM is non-volatile, so its contents remain available after electrical power is removed. Its stored information is not normally meant to be easily updated, which distinguishes it from RAM.

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