FC0-U61 · Question #500
A technician installs a webcam to a computer and wants to install an updated driver. In which of the following would the technician find the MOST current driver?
The correct answer is B. OEM website for the camera. To find the most current driver for a webcam, the technician should always visit the Original Equipment Manufacturer's (OEM) website for the specific camera.
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A technician installs a webcam to a computer and wants to install an updated driver. In which of the following would the technician find the MOST current driver?
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- AInstallation disc that came with the device
- BOEM website for the camera
- CInternet help-desk forums
- DComputer manufacturer's website
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(21 responses)- B95% (20)
- C5% (1)
Why each option
To find the most current driver for a webcam, the technician should always visit the Original Equipment Manufacturer's (OEM) website for the specific camera.
Installation discs typically contain drivers that were current at the time of manufacturing but are very unlikely to be the most up-to-date.
The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) website for the camera is the authoritative source for the latest drivers, firmware, and software updates specific to that device. OEMs are responsible for developing and maintaining drivers for their hardware, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance, and they publish the most up-to-date versions directly on their support pages.
Internet help-desk forums might offer advice or links, but they are not an official or guaranteed source for the most current and verified drivers and may even link to outdated or malicious software.
The computer manufacturer's website would provide drivers for components integrated into the computer, not necessarily for a separately installed peripheral like a webcam from a different OEM, unless it was specifically bundled by the computer manufacturer.
Concept tested: Sourcing device drivers
Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/update-drivers-manually-in-windows-ec62f46b-ff1e-4286-c877-62e927357794
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