You are developing a Linux device driver for a device that manages data in streams of bytes. This driver will be loaded by the OS when it is started. What type of driver is this and what type of device special file will it use?
A) kernel module, block special file
B) loadable module, character special file
C) loadable module, block special file
D) kernel module, character special file

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Devices that manage data in streams of bytes typically use character special files, and drivers that can be loaded into the OS at runtime are referred to as loadable modules.

You Are Developing a Linux Device Driver for a Device