Question

A _____ stores the instruction required required to start A computer.​

Answer 1

Answer:

CPU or Central Processing Unit stores the instruction required required to start A computer.

Answer 2

Complete question:

A _____ stores the instructions required to start a computer.

1. ROM

2. RAM

3. Motherboard

4. PROM

Answer:

The correct answer is option 1. ROM

Explanation for the answer:

• A ROM stores the instructions required to start a computer.
• The startup instructions are stored on ROM (Read Only Memory) in a computer.
• It is a part of BIOS (Basic Input Output System).
• It is a non-volatile memory and the data stored in ROM cannot be electronically modified after the manufacture of the memory device.

Explanation for the incorrect options:

• RAM is the Random Access Memory and is volatile memory which Stores information temporarily.
• MotherBoard is the main printed circuit board (PCB) which allocates power and allows communication to and between the CPU, RAM and all other computer hardware components.
• PROM is the Programmable Read-Only Memory which can be modified once by the user.

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