Which term describes the part of an operating system that handles communication with devices such as printers, mice and displays?
Peripheral management
What is the name for a device such as a keyboard, mouse or printer that connects to a computer?
Peripheral
What is the name for a program that allows an operating system to control a peripheral such as a printer or mouse?
Device driver
What is the main purpose of peripheral management in an operating system?
Sending data to and receiving data from devices such as printers and mice
A student plugs in a brand new type of graphics tablet but it does not work. What is the most likely reason?
The operating system does not have a driver for the new device
Which of the following is a peripheral device?
A digital camera
Why does a mouse usually work as soon as it is plugged into a computer?
The operating system already includes a driver for the mouse
A computer has a keyboard, a mouse and a printer connected to it. How many device drivers does the operating system use to communicate with these peripherals?
Three, one for each device
Which term describes a piece of hardware that allows data to be entered into a computer so that it can be processed, such as a keyboard or a scanner?
Input device
What is meant by 'output device'?
Hardware that receives data from a computer and presents it to the user, such as a monitor or a speaker
What is meant by a peripheral?
A device such as a keyboard or camera that connects to a computer
What is the main role of a device driver?
Translating operating system instructions for a device
Which task is part of peripheral management in an operating system?
Passing data between a device and the operating system
A user's webcam has been unreliable. The manufacturer releases a new version of its driver. What is the most likely effect of installing this driver?
The webcam should work correctly again with the operating system
Where do device drivers come from?
They are supplied with the operating system or by the manufacturer
A mouse and a digital camera are both connected to the same computer. Why does each device need its own type of driver?
Each device sends and receives data in its own way
A touchscreen in a shop displays information and lets a customer tap buttons on the screen. Which type of device is the touchscreen?
Both an input device and an output device
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