Driver Installation Procedure Examination

What is a device driver?

• A hardware device that produces output
• A computer program that controls a hardware device
• A software application that processes requests
• A file format used for holding multiple codes and procedures

What does a device driver do?

• Sends the instruction to the hardware device to produce output
• Processes the request of a hardware device
• Operates a particular type of device
• Installs updates to the operating system

How can device drivers be updated?

• By installing updates to the operating system
• By downloading updates from the manufacturer
• By changing the hardware device
• A and B

What file type can a device driver have?

• Microsoft Word document
• PDF file
• DLL and Exe
• JPEG image

What is a Dynamic Link Library (DLL)?

• A file format used for holding multiple codes and procedures for Windows programs
• A type of hardware device that produces output
• A software application that processes requests
• A file that contains a program that is executed through a command or double click.

Which of the following statements best describes an executable file (EXE)?

• It is a type of file that contains images and videos.
• It is a type of file that can be edited and modified by the user.
• It is a type of file that can be executed or run as a program in the computer.
• It is a type of file that can be used to store documents and spreadsheets.

What is the function of Basic Input / Output System (BIOS) Device Driver?

• It contains programs for video and audio support
• It allows different ports to function such as USB ports and I/O ports
• It provides a link between hardware and software on the computer
• It emulates a piece of hardware

What do Motherboard Drivers contain?

• Programs for expansion slots
• Programs for emulating hardware
• Programs for video and audio support
• Programs that allow ports to function

What is the function of Hardware Device Drivers?

• To trick the computer into thinking that is reading from a piece of actual hardware
• To contain programs for video and audio support
• To allow different ports to function such as USB ports and I/O ports
• To allow pieces of computer hardware such as expansion slots to function

What is the function of Virtual Device Drivers?

• To allow different ports to function such as USB ports and I/O ports
• To contain programs for video and audio support
• To emulate a piece of hardware
• To provide a link between hardware and software on the computer