Drivers and Installing Drivers
1.What is a device driver?
a. A software that controls hardware devices
b. A hardware component
c. A network configuration tool
d. An operating system
2.Which type of driver is required for a printer to function?
a. Network driver
b. Audio driver
c. Printer driver
d. USB driver
3.Where can drivers typically be found for installation?
a. Device manager
b. The manufacturer's website
c. Control Panel
d. BIOS settings
4.What is the command to check installed drivers on a Windows system?
a. ipconfig
b. msinfo32
c. devmgmt.msc
d. chkdsk
5.Which of the following is a common driver type in computers?
a. System driver
b. Disk driver
c. Video driver
d. File driver
6.Why are device drivers important?
a. They provide an interface between the hardware and the operating system.
b. They allow software to operate without hardware.
c. They prevent hardware from interacting with the system.
d. They reduce the need for hardware updates.
7.What happens if a driver is outdated?
a. The hardware may stop working properly.
b. The hardware will work faster.
c. The system will boot into BIOS.
d. The hardware will overheat.
8.How can you identify an improperly installed driver in Windows?
a. The device is listed with a yellow exclamation mark in Device Manager.
b. The computer will not turn on.
c. The device will display a blue screen of death.
d. The system will automatically reinstall Windows.
9.When should you update a driver?
a. When you change operating systems
b. When the device is malfunctioning
c. When the manufacturer releases an update
d. All of the above
10.What is the role of the Plug and Play feature in Windows?
a. It helps the system automatically recognize and install drivers for new devices.
b. It allows the user to install drivers manually.
c. It configures network settings.
d. It manages software licenses.
11.Which tool should you use to update a driver manually in Windows?
a. Device Manager
b. Task Manager
c. Control Panel
d. Disk Management
12.What is the best way to install drivers if the device is not recognized automatically?
a. Download and install the driver from the manufacturer’s website
b. Reboot the computer
c. Disconnect and reconnect the device
d. Install a new operating system
13.If a USB drive is not recognized, which driver should you update?
a. Sound driver
b. Graphics driver
c. USB controller driver
d. Network adapter driver
14.How can you check the version of a driver installed on your computer?
a. In the driver properties in Device Manager
b. Through Task Manager
c. Using BIOS settings
d. Through the Control Panel's display settings
15.Which of the following steps should you take before installing a driver manually?
a. Download the latest driver from the manufacturer's website.
b. Delete the operating system.
c. Disconnect from the internet.
d. Uninstall the previous version of Windows.
16.What could be a potential cause if a newly installed device doesn’t work properly after
installing the driver?
a. The driver is incompatible with the operating system.
b. The device is not powered on.
c. The operating system needs to be reinstalled.
d. The device is connected to the wrong port.
17.Why might a user opt to manually download and install a driver rather than relying on
automatic updates?
a. The automatic update does not provide the latest version.
b. The internet is too slow.
c. The manual process is faster.
d. The user wants to bypass Windows security.
18.If a driver is outdated and causing system instability, what is the most effective solution?
a. Update the driver to the latest version.
b. Roll back to a previous version of the driver.
c. Remove the device entirely.
d. Disable the device in the BIOS.
19.How does a corrupted driver affect system performance?
a. It can cause devices to malfunction, resulting in crashes or freezes.
b. It increases the speed of the hardware.
c. It causes the hardware to overheat.
d. It improves system efficiency.
20.What should you check if a newly installed driver is not functioning properly?
a. Device compatibility with the operating system
b. The number of applications installed
c. The performance of the internet connection
d. The version of the CPU
21.which would be a better choice: using a generic driver or installing a manufacturer-specific
driver?
a. Manufacturer-specific driver, because it is optimized for the device.
b. Generic driver, because it is faster to install.
c. Manufacturer-specific driver, because it can be found anywhere.
d. Generic driver, because it takes up less space.
22.How would you assess the stability of a driver update?
a. By checking system performance after installation.
b. By checking file size.
c. By reviewing the speed of the installation process.
d. By checking the color of the device.
23.When would it be appropriate to roll back a driver?
a. When the updated driver causes system instability.
b. When the driver works perfectly.
c. When the driver is too large in file size.
d. When the system needs a reinstallation.
24.Which metric would you use to evaluate the performance of an updated graphics driver?
a. Improvement in rendering speed and visual quality in applications.
b. The size of the installation file.
c. The speed at which the driver was installed.
d. The number of devices connected.
25.Why would you test a device after installing new drivers?
a. To ensure the driver is properly installed and functioning.
b. To reduce power consumption.
c. To improve internet speed.
d. To update the operating system.
26.How would you create a backup plan before updating a critical driver?
a. Create a system restore point or back up the previous driver version.
b. Manually delete the driver from the system files.
c. Uninstall Windows and reinstall it later.
d. Install a new operating system before proceeding.
27.What steps would you take to manually install drivers on a computer with no internet access?
a. Download the drivers on another computer and transfer them via USB.
b. Disable the device in Device Manager.
c. Reformat the system.
d. Reboot the system multiple times.
28.How would you troubleshoot a system that does not recognize an external hard drive even
after installing the necessary drivers?
a. Check the disk for physical damage, verify that the drivers are compatible, and use a
different USB port.
b. Install a new graphics driver.
c. Disable the device in BIOS settings.
d. Uninstall the operating system.
29.Design a process for testing and verifying a driver update for a graphics card.
a. Install the update, run a performance test, and monitor system stability during use.
b. Install the update and uninstall it immediately after.
c. Only check the file size of the update.
d. Avoid installing updates for the graphics card.
30.How would you ensure that a driver update won’t cause system issues in the future?
a. Regularly monitor system performance and check for newer updates.
b. Disable all future updates.
c. Avoid using the device until the next major system update.
d. Remove the device from the system entirely.
