Question

If a new device is attached to a computer, such as printer or scanner, its ______ must be installed before the device can be used
A) buffer
B) driver
C) pager
D) server

Answer 1

If a new device is attached to a computer, such as printer or scanner, its ______ must be installed before the device can be used

B) driver

Answer 2

If a new device is attached to a computer, such as a printer or a scanner, its driver must be set up before the device can be used

Device Driver

• A device driver is a software that operates or controls a certain type of device connected to a computer or automaton in computing.
• A device driver is a type of software that allows one part of hardware (such as a computer) to communicate with another part of hardware (such as a printer).
• Drivers make it easier for an operating system and a peripheral hardware device to communicate.