ISC Exam Questions

What type of firmware is erased via ultraviolet light?

What type of firmware is erased via ultraviolet light?

A.
EPROM

B.
EEPROM

C.
Flash memory

D.
PROM

Explanation:
Answer A is correct; EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory) is erased by exposure to ultraviolet light.

Incorrect Answers and Explanations: B, C, and D: Answers B, C, and D are incorrect. EEPROMs (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory) are erased electronically, via flashing programs. Flash drives are a type of EEPROM, also erased electronically. PROM (Programmable Read Only Memory) cannot be erased.