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What is the purpose of device drivers?

To write and edit text files
To enable applications to interact with hardware without knowing specific hardware details (correct)
To provide features for text formatting
To debug software programs

Which layer of device drivers processes data for a class of device such as Ethernet Port?

Logical layer (correct)
Debugging layer
Application layer
Physical layer

What is the main function of text editors in system programming?

Debugging software programs
Entering, editing, and formatting text files (correct)
Optimizing system performance
Handling errors and security

Which system program is used for identifying and correcting errors in software programs?

Debuggers (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which software tool is NOT commonly used for writing and editing code?

Microsoft Word (D) Signup and view all the answers

What functionality do device drivers provide to applications?

Interact with hardware without knowing specific hardware details (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which feature is NOT commonly provided by text editors in system programming?

Debugging tools (C) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes physical layers from logical layers in device drivers?

Physical layers process data for a class of device, while logical layers communicate with specific device instances. (A) Signup and view all the answers