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The major number identifies the _____ associated with the device.
Correct Answer: A — Driver
In Linux, the major number identifies the driver associated with a device. When the kernel receives a request for a device file, it uses the major number to dispatch the request to the appropriate driver. The minor number, on the other hand, is used by the driver internally to distinguish individual devices or sub-functionalities it controls.