Storage of firmware is .

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Question

Storage of firmware is .

  1. A. Cache Memory
  2. B. RAM
  3. C. External
  4. D. ROM (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — ROM

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is ROM.

Key Points

  • Firmware is stored in ROM (Read-Only Memory) or Flash memory.
  • ROM is non-volatile and retains data without power.
  • Firmware in ROM does not change during normal device operation.

Additional Information

  • Firmware is software written permanently into hardware, held in ROM or flash memory so it survives power loss.
  • The BIOS/UEFI that starts a computer is the standard example; routers, printers and washing machines all carry firmware too.
  • Modern firmware sits in EEPROM or flash precisely so it can be updated — the reason 'firmware updates' exist at all.
  • It sits between hardware and the operating system, which is why it is called *firm* rather than hard or soft.

Topics covered: Computer Applications