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Which statement correctly distinguishes a device driver from an application program?

A device driver is system software that lets the operating system communicate with a hardware device such as a printer or scanner. It translates OS instructions into device-specific commands, unlike application programs, which serve end-user tasks like accounting or presentations.

  1. AA driver is a program written only by end users to automate accounting
  2. BA driver is system software that enables the operating system to communicate with a hardware deviceCorrect
  3. CA driver is application software used to create presentations
  4. DA driver is a database that stores user transactions

Explanation

Device drivers are system-level programs that act as a translator between the operating system and hardware such as printers or scanners. Application programs serve end-user tasks and do not control hardware directly. The accounting and presentation options describe application software.

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