FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

Detailed explanation-1: -Such a program is called a driver. A driver guides the communication of the operating system with a specific device. It is generally a small program. Hence option is the correct answer.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is a device driver? A device driver is a special kind of software program that controls a specific hardware device attached to a computer. Device drivers are essential for a computer to work properly.

Detailed explanation-3: -Device driver – a software program that is designed to control a particular hardware device that is attached to a computer. The main purpose of device driver – it acts as a translator between the hardware device and operating systems or applications that use it.

Detailed explanation-4: -The operating system manages the interaction between applications and the hardware. To access and communicate with the hardware, the operating system installs a device driver for each hardware component. A device driver is a small program written by the hardware manufacturer and supplied with the hardware component.

Detailed explanation-5: -A device driver is a specialized software that operates a particular computer-connected device-offering a software interface to the hardware allows operating systems and other computer applications to access hardware functionalities.