SLR 4 - Device Drivers

What is a device driver?

• A program that controls the operation of a specific type of device

• A hardware component that connects devices

• A type of operating system

• A software application for editing documents

How do device drivers extend the functionality of an operating system?

• By replacing the operating system

• By providing an interface for hardware devices

• By storing data permanently

• By directly communicating with applications

What happens if a specific device driver is not found?

• The device will automatically update

• The operating system will crash

• The device will not work at all

• The operating system may load a generic device driver

How are device drivers typically installed?

• By manually coding them

• By purchasing them separately

• By using a different operating system

• Using software routines built into the operating system or downloaded from the internet

What is a potential drawback of using a generic device driver?

• It may be missing features

• It will always be faster

• It will be more expensive

• It will be more secure

What role does the operating system play in relation to device drivers?

• It serves as an interface between applications and device drivers

• It directly communicates with hardware devices

• It replaces the need for device drivers

• It stores all device drivers permanently