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Types Of Software And Interrupts (GCSE Computing)

The following is a GCSE Computing test covering 'Types Of Software And Interrupts' from the broader topic 4. Software. The test is geared towards the CAMBRIGE-IGCSE exam board style syllabus.
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Which of the following is NOT typically a function of an operating system?
What is the name of the small program that the operating system uses to communicate with a particular hardware device?
Which technique uses regular checking of device status by the CPU instead of relying on interrupts?
Which software tool helps the operating system manage files, folders and storage devices for the user?
Which software is designed to check for, detect, and remove malicious programs?
Which statement correctly contrasts application software and system software?
Which type of software would an operating system use to allow multiple applications to use the same hardware resources fairly?
What does the operating system use to keep track of the addresses of different interrupt service routines?
Which statement best describes firmware?
If a critical hardware fault must always be serviced immediately and cannot be ignored, it is often implemented as which kind of interrupt?
Which software type is primarily responsible for starting the operating system when a computer is powered on?