Flash is ............
Verified Answer
A. (a) Software
B. (b) Hardware
C. (c) ROM
D. (d) RAM
E. (e) None of these
Explanation:
Option (b) Hardware is the correct answer. Flash memory is a type of non-volatile computer memory chip, which is a physical component of a computer system. As a physical component, it is classified as hardware. Option (a) Software refers to programs and data. While Flash memory stores software, Flash itself is the medium. Options (c) ROM and (d) RAM are other specific types of memory; Flash memory is a distinct type of memory, often used in SSDs and USB drives, and is fundamentally a hardware component. Therefore, (e) None of these is incorrect.