Question

Why is 'bootstrap loader' program stored in rom and not in ram?

Answer 1

The bootstrap loader is stored in the ROM because It is a non-volatile memory meaning that that the information is not lost when the computer shuts down. In addition is has a small memory size and is used to only keep permanent data which are necessary to bring about basic functions i.e. bootstrap loader.

I hope the above answer helped you with your question.

Feel free to ask more questions.

Thanks