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A computer program that controls a particular type of device attached to a computer (correct)
A hardware component that enables operating systems to access hardware functions
A routine in the operating system that handles interrupt signals
A software interface that translates between different hardware devices

To handle interrupt signals required for hardware interfaces
To send data back to the original calling program
To provide abstraction by acting as a translator between hardware devices (correct)
To issue commands to the computer bus or communications subsystem

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A device driver is a software program that allows a computer's operating system (OS) to communicate with a specific hardware device.
The primary purpose of a device driver is to act as an intermediary between the OS and the hardware device.
Drivers communicate with devices using a specific language or protocol that each device understands.
Device drivers are highly hardware-dependent; they are designed to work with a specific type of device.
Drivers provide a standardized interface for the OS and programs to interact with the hardware, hiding the device's complexities from the user.