The permanent memory in a computer that retains data even when power is off is called ________.
- ROM
- SSH
- IN-SPACe
- AePS
Answer: ROM
ROM (Read-Only Memory) is non-volatile memory that stores firmware like BIOS/UEFI. Data is written during manufacturing and generally cannot be modified by users. Unlike RAM which is volatile, ROM retains critical boot instructions even after power loss. Variants include PROM, EPROM, EEPROM.