Technician A says that the term flashing has come to mean any kind of programming to ECMs in the commercial vehicle industry. Technician B says that when new files are flashed to ECM memory, a verification file usually has to be uploaded to the OEM data hub to confirm the new programming. Who is correct?
A) Technician A only
B) Technician B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

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Technician A is correct because "flashing" does indeed refer to the process of updating or reprogramming the electronic control modules (ECMs) in vehicles, which has become a common term in the industry. Technician B is also correct because, typically, after new software is flashed to an ECM, a verification process often involves uploading a file to the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to confirm the update was successful and to maintain a record of the software version on the vehicle. This ensures that the vehicle's software is up-to-date and functioning as intended.

Technician a Says That the Term Flashing Has Come to Mean