The programs which are as permanent as hardware and stored in ROM is known as

Hardware
Software
Firmware
ROM ware E. None of these

The correct answer is C. Firmware.

Firmware is a type of software that is embedded in a hardware device. It is used to control the device’s basic functions and is typically stored in read-only memory (ROM). Firmware is often updated to fix bugs or add new features.

Hardware is the physical components of a computer system. It includes the CPU, memory, storage, input/output devices, and power supply. Hardware is typically not updated as often as firmware.

Software is a collection of instructions that tells a computer what to do. It includes operating systems, applications, and games. Software can be updated more frequently than firmware.

ROM is a type of memory that can only be read from, not written to. It is used to store firmware and other important data that needs to be protected from being accidentally changed.

ROM ware is not a real term. It is likely a typo for ROM or firmware.