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The advantages of read only memory are its permanence and security. However, the only disadvantage is that a system will require more time as twice in reading the data stored in ROM than in RAM.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 12y agoThere are two main reasons that read-only memory is used for certain functions within the PC:
- Permanence: The values stored in ROM are always there, whether the power is on or not. A ROM can be removed from the PC, stored for an indefinite period of time, and then replaced, and the data it contains will still be there. For this reason, it is called non-volatile storage. A hard disk is also non-volatile, for the same reason, but regular RAM is not.
- Security: The fact that ROM cannot easily be modified provides a measure of security against accidental (or malicious) changes to its contents. You are not going to find viruses infecting true ROMs, for example; it's just not possible. (It's technically possible with erasable EPROMs, though in practice never seen.)
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∙ 9y agoThe purpose of the read-only memory is to store data that cannot be erased - usually at a slow speed. Things like the video game cartridges are usually stored in the ROM.
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∙ 11y agoFLEXABLE
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What do the letters inCD-ROM stand for?
Compact Disc-Read Only Memory
What are the 2 main types of ROM called?
PROM (programable read only memory) EPROM (eraseable programable read only memory) PROM (programable read only memory) EPROM (eraseable programable read only memory) PROM (programable read only memory) EPROM (eraseable programable read only memory) PROM (programable read only memory) EPROM (eraseable programable read only memory) PROM (programable read only memory) EPROM (eraseable programable read only memory) PROM (programable read only memory) EPROM (eraseable programable read only memory)
What is a built in memory that can be read from but not written to?
(ROM) Read only memory. example boot manager.
what does the acronym 'CDROM' means?
CD ROM stands for Compact Disc Read-Only Memory. A standard CD can be written to or read from, but a CD-ROM is loaded with pre-installed software for the user.
What is memory reading?
Read Only Memory or ROM, is a type of memory that normally can only be read. As opposed to Random Access Memory or RAM, which can be both read and written.
What is PROM in a computer?
PROM stands for programable Read only memory. it is a nonvolatile memory.
What is PROM stands for in computer?
powertrain read only memory Programmable Read-Only Memory
What type of system memory that provides permanent storage for data and instructions that do not change?
Read only memory (ROM)
What Difference between programmable read-only memory erasable programmable read-only memory and electrically erasable read-only memory?
i think programmable read-only memory are chips programmed with content that cannot be erased and erasable programmable read-only memory are chips programmed with content that cannot be erased but can be replaced by using electrical devices with strong ultra violet rays
Is Ram is read and write memory?
ROM is Read Only Memory. It holds the codes put there by the manufacture, and is used to start the loading of the Operating System.
What is the rom full from?
In a computer, the full form of ROM is Read Only Memory.
What are examples of programmable Read Only memory?
flash memory
