Question

With the release of Windows $2000$ in February $2000($just after Y$2$K$!)$ Microsoft introduced driver signing as a part of its Windows operating system. Answer the following questions about Device Drivers:

$1.$ What is a Device Driver?

$2.$ What is Device Driver Signing?

$3.$ What are the advantages of Device Driver Signing?

Write $300-500$ words $(12$pt$.$ serifed font$)$ answering the questions above. Make sure to include a title page that includes your name and citations.

Instructions:

For this assignment, you must upload a report to the Brightspace Dropbox. Your responses must be appropriately formatted with titles and headings, include references $($if appropriate$),$ and use $12$ pt$.$ serifed font$)$ font.

Bonus $(2\mathrm{.}5\%)$

What was Y$2$K$,$ and why is it essential as a future Network Administrator?

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Marking Rubic

Content $(32$ points$)$:

$1.$ Understanding of Device Driver Signing $(6$ points$)$:

$(6)$ Thorough understanding and accurate definition of device driver signing.

$(5)$ Good understanding with minor inaccuracies.

$(3-4)$ Adequate understanding with minor inaccuracies.

$(1-2)$ Limited understanding with significant inaccuracies.

$(0)$ Inadequate or incorrect understanding.

$2.$ Advantages of Device Driver Signing $(11$ points$)$:

$(11)$ Clear and comprehensive explanation of the advantages.

$(9-10)$ Good explanation with minor omissions or lack of depth.

$(7-8)$ Adequate explanation with minor omissions or lack of depth.

$(4-6)$ Limited explanation with notable gaps.

$(0-3)$ Inadequate or incorrect explanation.

$3.$ Consideration of Using Unsigned Drivers $(11$ points$)$:

$(11)$ Thoughtful and well$-$supported analysis of whether unsigned drivers should be used.

$(9-10)$ Good explanation with minor omissions or lack of depth.

$(7-8)$ Adequate explanation with minor omissions or lack of depth.

$(4-6)$ Limited analysis with significant gaps in reasoning.

$(0-3)$ Inadequate or incorrect analysis.

Organization $(15$ points$)$:

$4.$ Introduction and Thesis $(5$ points$)$:

$(5)$ Clearly defined introduction and thesis statement.

$(3-4)$ Adequate introduction with a somewhat clear thesis.

$(1-2)$ Limited introduction or unclear thesis.

$(0)$ Missing or inappropriate introduction and thesis.

$5.$ Logical Flow $(5$ points$)$:

$(5)$ Logical progression of ideas with smooth transitions.

$(3-4)$ Adequate flow with choppiness or awkward transitions.

$(1-2)$ Limited flow with disjointed ideas.

$(0)$ Incoherent or chaotic organization.

$6.$ Conclusion $(5$ points$)$:

$(5)$ Strong conclusion that summarizes key points.

$(3-4)$ Adequate conclusion with some key points missing.

$(1-2)$ Limited conclusion without a clear summary.

$(0)$ Missing or inappropriate conclusion.

Presentation And Research $(8$ points$)$:

$7.$ Grammar and Syntax $(2$ points$)$:

$(2)$ Few or no grammatical errors; clear sentence structure.

$(1)$ Some grammatical errors; moderately clear sentence structure.

$(0)$ Numerous grammatical errors; unclear sentence structure.

$8.$ Spelling and Punctuation $(2$ points$)$:

$(2)$ Few or no spelling or punctuation errors.

$(1)$ Some spelling or punctuation errors.

$(0)$ Numerous spelling or punctuation errors.

$9.$ Formatting $(1$ point$)$:

$$ Properly formatted according to guidelines.

$$ Formatting issues.

$10.$ Citations and Reference $(2$ points$)$:

$(2)$ Minor issues with the use of in$-$text citations and or references with appropriate formatting.

$(1)$ Issues with in$-$text citations and or references.

$(0)$ Inadequate or missing in$-$text citations and or references.

Bonus Question $($up to $5$ points$)$:

$11.$ Describe Y$2$K $(2$ points$)$

$12.$ Answer why it is important $(3$ points$)$

Total Points: $50$