What is the other name for programmed chip?

A. RAM
B. ROM
C. LSIC
D. PROM

Updated by: Zulqurnain Zeeshan

ROM (Read-Only Memory) is often referred to as a “programmed chip” because it stores data or instructions that are permanently programmed during manufacturing and cannot be modified or written over under normal conditions.

A. RAM (Random Access Memory):
RAM is a type of memory used to store data temporarily while a computer is running. It is volatile memory, meaning that it loses all its stored data when the power is turned off. Unlike ROM, RAM is not a programmed chip and allows both reading and writing of data.

C. LSIC (Large Scale Integrated Circuit):
LSIC refers to a type of integrated circuit that contains a large number of transistors (thousands or more) on a single chip. It is not a type of memory, but rather a technology used in the fabrication of complex circuits. This option is not relevant to the concept of “programmed chip” specifically.

D. PROM (Programmable Read-Only Memory):
PROM is a type of ROM that can be programmed by the user after it is manufactured. Once programmed, the data in PROM cannot be modified. While PROM is programmable, it is not the same as ROM, which is typically pre-programmed at the factory. PROM can be considered a “programmed chip,” but ROM is the broader term that typically refers to the type of chip most often used for permanent storage of programs.

In summary, ROM is the most accurate answer to “programmed chip,” but PROM also fits the description of a programmable chip in some cases.