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The device drivers allow the operating system to communicate with peripheral devices.

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What price of software allows an operating system to communicate with peripheral devices?

A device driver.


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The small programs used to communicate with peripheral devices such as monitors, printers, and keyboards are called device drivers. These drivers act as intermediaries between the operating system and the hardware, enabling them to work together effectively. They ensure that the software can send and receive data to and from the peripherals properly.


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What is the transmission protocol between a computer and a peripheral device?

The way a computer communicates with a peripheral device is through a device driver. A device driver is a low level computer program that allows higher level programs to communicate with a hardware device connected to the computer bus. Device drivers are hardware dependent and specific to an operating system.


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Are utility programs that control peripheral devices such as a keyboards printers or scanners?

Yes, utility programs that control peripheral devices like keyboards, printers, and scanners are often referred to as device drivers. These drivers act as intermediaries between the operating system and the hardware, enabling the OS to communicate effectively with the peripherals. They ensure that the devices function correctly and can perform their intended tasks.


What can prevent peripheral devices from communicating?

A number of things can prevent peripheral devices from communicating. Bad cables, missing drivers, and resource conflicts are on the list. Without the drivers for the ports used and the drivers for the devices on the ports, the devices cannot communicate.


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WHAT System software that lets the system unit interact with peripheral devices attached to it?

That sounds like you are asking about device driver software.


What are programs used by the operating system to communicate with various hardware devices?

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Which term describes all the programs needed for a computer and its peripheral devices to function properly?

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