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In order to install a device, the operating system needs the required __________ for that device.

A) digital signature
B) certificate
C) driver
D) plotter

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driver
certificates are to allow access

User Coalmee
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Answer: C) driver

Explanation:

  • Driver is a device in computing field that makes the communication possible between operating system and hardware device of system.
  • It is type of software consisting files that is present for transmitting and receiving information message.Thus ,driver is required for installing a particular device e.g.- printer, hard-drives, etc.
  • Other options are incorrect digital signature is electronically creating signature through fingerprint. Certificate defines about validation and authentication of anything.Plotter is a graphic printer-like hardware device.
  • Thus, the correct option is option (C).

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