Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using device drivers instead of building all device functionality into the OS kernel?
A) kernel efficiency
B) new devices can be added easily
C) the number of devices is not limited
D) easier to prevent malware

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Device drivers abstract the hardware functionality, allowing for easier addition of new devices and not limiting the number of devices. However, they do not inherently make it easier to prevent malware compared to building device functionality into the OS kernel. Malware prevention depends more on the overall security measures of the system rather than the method of integrating device support.

Which of the Following Is NOT an Advantage of Using