What is the main characteristic of Flash Memory?

Options

  • A. It is volatile memory
  • B. It can be electrically erased and reprogrammed
  • C. It can only be programmed once
  • D. It requires continuous power to retain data
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

B. It can be electrically erased and reprogrammed

Detailed Explanation

Correct Answer: (B) It can be electrically erased and reprogrammed
Flash memory is a type of non-volatile memory. It can be electrically erased and reprogrammed, usually in blocks. It is used in USB drives, memory cards and SSDs.