Question

What is the full form of EEPROM?
1. Electronically Erasable Programmed Read-Only Memory
2. Easily Erasable Programmed Read-Only Memory
3. Electronically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
4. Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
5. None of these

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory

The correct answer is Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory.

• The EEPROM is a form of non-volatile memory where data can be erased and reprogrammed using an electrical charge.
• Despite being a non-volatile memory, it retains all data even when power is off.
• Data saved in an EEPROM chip is permanent until the client chooses to remove it.
• EEPROM is the modern version of EPROM and stores the data used for BIOS.
• EEPROM has a limited life i.e. the number of times it can be reprogrammed. 
• There are two types of EEPROM: Serial EEPROM and Parallel EEPROM