Q. BIOS is a:

1. Non-volatile firmware
2. Volatile firmware
3. Software stored on a small memory chip on motherboard

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Only 1 and 3
Notes: BIOS, which stands for Basic Input Output System, is software stored on a small memory chip on the motherboard. The BIOS firmware is non-volatile, meaning that its settings are saved and recoverable even after power has been removed from the device.

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