Question

quiz - unit 4: home computing
computing systems
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what does a driver do?
it detects, prevents, and disarms malicious software.
speeds up the time it takes for a peripheral to load.
it enables you to boot up the computer
it enables a peripheral and a computer to talk to each other

Explanation:

To determine the function of a driver, we analyze each option:

• The first option describes antivirus software, not a driver.
• The second option is incorrect as drivers don't speed up peripheral loading time in that way.
• The third option is about the boot process (BIOS/UEFI, OS loader), not drivers.
• The fourth option is correct: A device driver acts as a translator, enabling communication between a peripheral (like a printer, mouse) and the computer's operating system.

Answer:

D. It enables a peripheral and a computer to talk to each other