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Memories which can be read only are called __________.

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ROM is read-only, it cannot be changed, it is permanent and non-volatile, meaning it also holds its memory even when power is removed. By contrast, random access memory (RAM) is volatile; it is lost when power is removed.
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Decent Person
Decent Person 5 years ago
ROM
Jagjyot Singh.
Jagjyot Singh. 6 years ago
ROM holds the boot system code, which is executed every time you start your computer. Data in ROM is stored only at the time of manufacturing and can never be altered there after. That why the name is READ ONLY MEMORY.
Shams Elahi
Shams Elahi 7 years ago
Can any body explain why ROM is read only memory? Can't i erase dates from ROM?
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