{"id":49916,"date":"2024-04-15T23:02:45","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T23:02:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=49916"},"modified":"2024-04-15T23:02:45","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T23:02:45","slug":"where-is-computers-bios-stored","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/where-is-computers-bios-stored\/","title":{"rendered":"Where is computer&#8217;s BIOS stored?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n    <!-- Check if it's an AMP page -->\r\n            <!-- Non-AMP version -->\r\n        <div class=\"mcq-container\" data-quiz-id=\"quizState_6a978113b7782\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option1\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    DRAM                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option2\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Flash                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option3\" data-is-correct=\"true\">\r\n                    SRAM                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option4\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    EEPROM E. 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SRAM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>DRAM<\/strong> (Dynamic Random-Access Memory) is a type of random-access memory that requires constant refreshing of its contents in order to retain them. It is a volatile memory, meaning that it loses its contents when power is removed. DRAM is typically used as the main memory in personal computers and other <div class=\"youtube-subscribe-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCNHT8lW-JmLC68rjBfZhdkg?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"youtube-subscribe-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"youtube-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M549.7 124.1c-6.3-23.7-24.8-42.3-48.3-48.6C458.8 64 288 64 288 64S117.2 64 74.6 75.5c-23.5 6.3-42 24.9-48.3 48.6-11.4 42.9-11.4 132.3-11.4 132.3s0 89.4 11.4 132.3c6.3 23.7 24.8 41.5 48.3 47.8C117.2 448 288 448 288 448s170.8 0 213.4-11.5c23.5-6.3 42-24.2 48.3-47.8 11.4-42.9 11.4-132.3 11.4-132.3s0-89.4-11.4-132.3zm-317.5 213.5V175.2l142.7 81.2-142.7 81.2z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Subscribe on YouTube\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> devices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flash<\/strong> is a type of non-volatile memory that can be erased and reprogrammed electronically. It is used in a variety of devices, including USB drives, digital cameras, and MP3 players. Flash memory is typically more durable than DRAM and can be used to store data even when power is removed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>SRAM<\/strong> (Static Random-Access Memory) is a type of random-access memory that does not require constant refreshing of its contents in order to retain them. It is a non-volatile memory, meaning that it retains its contents even when power is removed. SRAM is typically used as cache memory in personal computers and other devices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>EEPROM<\/strong> (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) is a type of non-volatile memory that can be erased and reprogrammed electronically. It is used in a variety of devices, including BIOS chips, firmware, and embedded systems. EEPROM is typically more durable than Flash memory and can be used to store data even when power is removed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hard Disk<\/strong> is a type of non-volatile storage device that uses magnetic storage to store data. It is typically used as the primary storage device in personal computers and other devices. Hard disks are typically more durable than other types of storage devices and can store large amounts of data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The BIOS (Basic Input\/Output System) is a small program that is stored on a chip on the motherboard. It is <div class=\"telegram-channel-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/pscnotes2025\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"telegram-channel-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"telegram-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 496 512\">\r\n                    <path fill=\"white\" d=\"M248,8C111,8,0,119,0,256s111,248,248,248s248-111,248-248S385,8,248,8z M362,177L320,367c-3,14-10,18-20,14l-56-41l-27,26 c-3,3-5,5-10,5l4-63L323,196c5-5-1-7-8-3l-98,62l-42-13c-9-3-10-9,2-14l162-63C351,160,365,164,362,177z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Join Our Telegram Channel\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> responsible for initializing the hardware and loading the operating system when the computer is turned on. 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