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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is meant by peripheral management? (A function of an o/s)
A
Manages all of the computer input and output by managing requests from programs to use devices like printers, speakers, keyboards and hard disk drives. It communicates with devices through software called drivers.
B
Controls files on system e.g. text, graphic files. Controls file permissions:to open a file, write to it and delete it. Helpful for security and to help organise files e.g. sorting. In windows file management is completed using windows explorer. (Right click the windows logo)
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Peripheral management controls peripheral devices by sending them commands in their own computer language.

Detailed explanation-2: -The function of peripheral management Getting input and sending output. Copying files from disk to main memory. Copy data files back to secondary storage.

Detailed explanation-3: -The purpose of peripherals is to extend and enhance what a computer is capable of doing without modifying the core components of the system. A printer is a good example of a peripheral. It is connected to a computer, extends its functionality, but is not actually part of the core machine.

Detailed explanation-4: -Some common computer peripherals include keyboards, mice, tablet pens, joysticks, scanners, monitors, speakers, printers, external hard drives, and media card readers.

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