A variation of the PROM chip, called a(n) ____ chip, allows a programmer to erase the microcode with an electrical signal.
A) CMOS
B) BIOS
C) EEPROM
D) CPROM

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The description fits the definition of an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) chip. EEPROM chips allow for reprogramming of the microcode by applying an electrical signal to erase the existing programming. PROM (Programmable Read-Only Memory) chips cannot be reprogrammed once they have been initially programmed. CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) is a type of technology used in various computer components such as RAM and batteries. BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is a firmware that initializes hardware during the boot process. CPROM is not a commonly used term in computer hardware.

A Variation of the PROM Chip, Called A(n) ____ Chip