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Which type of memory is used for storing software that is rarely changed during the life of the system?
Which type of memory is used for storing software that is rarely changed during the life of the system?
What type of ROM cannot be electronically changed after manufacture?
What type of ROM cannot be electronically changed after manufacture?
Which semiconductor memory can be erased and re-programmed, but usually at relatively slow speeds and a certain number of times?
Which semiconductor memory can be erased and re-programmed, but usually at relatively slow speeds and a certain number of times?
In which type of ROM can errors be corrected or software be updated by manufacturing new devices to replace the installed device?
In which type of ROM can errors be corrected or software be updated by manufacturing new devices to replace the installed device?
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What can plug-in cartridges containing ROM be used for?
What can plug-in cartridges containing ROM be used for?
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Which type of ROM refers to memory that is hard-wired and cannot be electronically changed after manufacture?
Which type of ROM refers to memory that is hard-wired and cannot be electronically changed after manufacture?
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What type of memory can be erased and re-programmed, but usually at relatively slow speeds and a certain number of times?
What type of memory can be erased and re-programmed, but usually at relatively slow speeds and a certain number of times?
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What can plug-in cartridges containing ROM be used for?
What can plug-in cartridges containing ROM be used for?
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Which type of memory is useful for storing software that is rarely changed during the life of the system?
Which type of memory is useful for storing software that is rarely changed during the life of the system?
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What term is sometimes used to refer to a ROM device containing specific software or a file with software to be stored in a writable ROM device?
What term is sometimes used to refer to a ROM device containing specific software or a file with software to be stored in a writable ROM device?
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Study Notes
Types of ROM
- ROM (Read-Only Memory) is used for storing software that is rarely changed during the life of the system.
Mask-ROM
- Mask-ROM is a type of ROM that cannot be electronically changed after manufacture.
- It is hard-wired and cannot be electronically changed after manufacture.
EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM)
- EPROM is a type of semiconductor memory that can be erased and re-programmed, but usually at relatively slow speeds and a certain number of times.
PROM (Programmable ROM)
- PROM is a type of ROM in which errors can be corrected or software be updated by manufacturing new devices to replace the installed device.
Cartridges and Firmware
- Plug-in cartridges containing ROM can be used for storing and running games on consoles or other devices.
- Firmware is sometimes used to refer to a ROM device containing specific software or a file with software to be stored in a writable ROM device.
Summary
- ROM is useful for storing software that is rarely changed during the life of the system.
- Different types of ROM, such as Mask-ROM and EPROM, have distinct characteristics and use cases.
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Test your knowledge about read-only memory (ROM), a type of non-volatile memory used in computers and electronic devices. Explore its characteristics, uses, and applications in this quiz.
