Device Drivers (OCR A-Level Computer Science): Quizzes
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What is the primary role of device drivers?
What is the primary role of device drivers?
Translate OS commands to device instructions
What do device drivers act as between the OS and hardware?
What do device drivers act as between the OS and hardware?
Translators
Which type of driver operates at a low level with direct access to system resources?
Which type of driver operates at a low level with direct access to system resources?
Kernel-Mode Drivers
Where do User-Mode Drivers typically operate?
Where do User-Mode Drivers typically operate?
At a higher level than kernel-mode
Why does the OS rely on device drivers to manage hardware?
Why does the OS rely on device drivers to manage hardware?
Each device has unique commands/functions
What happens when a new device is connected to a computer?
What happens when a new device is connected to a computer?
The OS loads the appropriate driver
Why are device drivers periodically updated?
Why are device drivers periodically updated?
To improve performance and compatibility
What does a printer driver translate data into?
What does a printer driver translate data into?
A format the printer understands
What details does a printer driver handle?
What details does a printer driver handle?
Paper size, ink usage, and resolution
What does a graphics card driver enable the OS to do?
What does a graphics card driver enable the OS to do?
Render visuals on the screen
What does a network adapter driver enable?
What does a network adapter driver enable?
Sending and receiving data packets
How does the OS interact with hardware devices?
How does the OS interact with hardware devices?
Through drivers as intermediaries