5.3.1 - Device Drivers
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What is the primary function of a device driver?
💡 Hint: Think about how hardware and software interact.
Name one example of a device driver.
💡 Hint: Consider devices that connect to your computer.
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What is a device driver?
💡 Hint: Remember the role of drivers in the context of hardware.
True or False: Device drivers need the system to be rebooted for updates.
💡 Hint: Think about how you add devices without pausing the computer.
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Analyze the importance of device drivers in modern computing. Why do you think they are essential for hardware and software interaction?
💡 Hint: Consider how without them, both hardware and software would struggle to work seamlessly.
Evaluate the potential consequences of dynamic loading of drivers in critical systems, like medical equipment or aviation software. What are the risks and benefits?
💡 Hint: Weigh reliability against the need for flexibility.
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