H446) SLR4 - 1.2 Device drivers

What is a device driver?

• A piece of hardware that connects devices to the computer

• A piece of software that tells the operating system how to communicate with hardware

• A type of operating system

• A type of printer

Why are device drivers necessary for computers?

• They allow the computer to function without an operating system

• They enable the operating system to communicate with different hardware devices

• They are used to install software applications

• They are only needed for printers

What role does a device driver play in printing a document?

• It designs the layout of the document

• It translates the operating system's instructions into a format the printer can understand

• It selects the paper size for printing

• It determines the colour of the ink used

How do device drivers help in maintaining consistency across different hardware?

• By standardising the hardware components

• By ensuring documents look the same regardless of the printer used

• By updating the operating system regularly

• By providing universal hardware settings

What happens if a device driver is not installed for a hardware device?

• The device will work with limited functionality

• The device will not work at all

• The device will work perfectly

• The device will automatically install its own driver

Which of the following is NOT a function of a device driver?

• Translating operating system instructions for hardware

• Managing the power supply to the device

• Facilitating communication between the operating system and hardware

• Ensuring compatibility with different hardware standards

What is the key question addressed in the video?

• How to install a device driver

• What is the purpose of a device driver

• How to update a device driver

• How to uninstall a device driver

Which of the following best describes the relationship between device drivers and hardware manufacturers?

• Device drivers are created by hardware manufacturers to ensure compatibility

• Device drivers are independent of hardware manufacturers

• Device drivers are only created by software companies

• Device drivers are unnecessary for hardware from the same manufacturer

What is the primary challenge that device drivers address?

• The need for faster internet speeds

• The diversity of hardware devices and standards

• The lack of software applications

• The high cost of hardware devices

How does a device driver affect the performance of a hardware device?

• It can enhance the device's performance by optimising communication

• It has no effect on the device's performance

• It slows down the device's performance

• It only affects the device's appearance