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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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What happens if an interrupt occurs but the CPU has disabled interrupts temporarily (masked them)?
What is the name of the small program that the operating system uses to communicate with a particular hardware device?
Which of these is an example of firmware that helps perform the initial hardware checks and start the operating system?
What is the purpose of an interrupt mask in the operating system?
Which role best describes the interrupt controller in a computer system?
Which software is designed to check for, detect, and remove malicious programs?
How does the operating system usually detect the source of an interrupt from multiple devices?
Which software component typically translates high-level programming language code into machine code before execution?
Which of the following is NOT typically a function of an operating system?
Which type of software manages the main functions of a computer, provides device drivers and handles interrupts?
Which piece of software provides services that users require to perform specific tasks, such as word processing or spreadsheet calculations?