Which of the Following Statements Regarding Linux Hardware Drivers Is

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding Linux hardware drivers is correct?

• A) Drivers are regular Linux programs which have to be run by the user who wants to use a device.
• B) Drivers are not used by Linux because the BIOS handles all access to hardware on behalf of Linux.
• C) Drivers are stored on their devices and are copied by the Linux kernel when a new device is attached
• D) Drivers are downloaded from the vendor's driver repository when a new device is attached.
• E) Drivers are either compiled into the Linux kernel or are loaded as kernel modules.

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