Linux Essentials (010-160) — Question 44

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

Answer options

• 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.

Correct answer: E

Explanation

The correct answer is E because Linux drivers are indeed either compiled directly into the kernel or can be loaded dynamically as modules. Options A, B, C, and D are incorrect as they misrepresent how drivers function within the Linux operating system, particularly regarding user interaction, BIOS functionality, and the storage and retrieval of drivers.