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Which of the following statements are true about a device driver? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.
The correct answer is B. It allows higher-level computer programs to interact with a hardware device. C. It is a program or software that controls a particular device. D. It works as a translator between the device and the operating system and programs that use. A device driver is a program or software that controls a particular device. It works as a translator between the device and the operating system and programs that use the device. It provides an interface between a hardware device and operating systems and application software…
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Which of the following statements are true about a device driver? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.
Options
- ADevice drivers are software-dependent and do not depend on operating systems.
- BIt allows higher-level computer programs to interact with a hardware device.
- CIt is a program or software that controls a particular device.
- DIt works as a translator between the device and the operating system and programs that use
How the community answered
(50 responses)- A6% (3)
- B94% (47)
Explanation
A device driver is a program or software that controls a particular device. It works as a translator between the device and the operating system and programs that use the device. It provides an interface between a hardware device and operating systems and application software. It allows higher-level computer programs to interact with a hardware device. When an application needs data from a device, it requests the data from OS, which in turn, send a command request to the device driver. Drivers are hardware-dependent and operating-system-specific. They usually provide the interrupt handling required for any necessary asynchronous time-dependent hardware interface.
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