Device Drivers Introduction

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What type of software is Notepad considered?

Application software

Which software category includes Microsoft Office applications like Word and Excel?

Application suite

What does Enterprise software primarily focus on?

Computerized enterprise management

Which type of software facilitates the interaction between the operating system and users?

System software

What is the main purpose of device drivers?

Facilitate communication between hardware devices and the OS

Which network device typically combines the functionality of an access point, switch, and router?

Home DSL

Which processing unit is responsible for executing arithmetic and logical operations?

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Which type of storage device can retain data without an external power source?

ROM

Which network device is responsible for forwarding data packets to their destinations based on network addresses?

Router

Which processing unit is designed to handle complex mathematical calculations for rendering graphics?

Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

Which networking device allows devices from different networks to communicate with each other?

Router

What type of network device does a PC and any device outside of your home typically connect to?

Wide Area Network (WAN)

Which network device is responsible for managing data traffic within a local area network (LAN)?

Switch

What is the primary function of a network device that connects two or more different networks?

Translating data packets

Which network device is responsible for extending the physical range of a local area network (LAN)?

Repeater

Which type of storage device is most commonly used in organizations with thousands of computers?

Hard disk drive (HDD)

Which processing unit is crucial for managing multiple tasks in an organization with thousands of computers?

Central processing unit (CPU)

What type of network device is essential for connecting thousands of computers in an organization?

Switch

Which storage technology is known for its high data transfer rates in organizations with thousands of computers?

Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)

What type of processing unit is optimized for handling complex mathematical operations in an organization with thousands of computers?

Floating point unit (FPU)

Learn about device drivers which are programs that introduce interface cards like sound cards, NIC cards, and GPU cards to the operating system so they can be managed effectively.

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