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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 piece of software provides services that users require to perform specific tasks, such as word processing or spreadsheet calculations?
When writing a device driver, which type of software knowledge is most essential to handle interrupts correctly?
What is the main advantage of using interrupts instead of polling for I/O operations?
Which type of software would an operating system use to allow multiple applications to use the same hardware resources fairly?
Which type of interrupt is typically generated by software to request operating system services (e.g., system calls)?
What happens if an interrupt occurs but the CPU has disabled interrupts temporarily (masked them)?
Why might an operating system give higher priority to certain interrupts (e.g., keyboard over printer)?
What name is given to the routine that runs in response to an interrupt to service a device?
Which of the following is NOT typically a function of an operating system?
Which term describes software stored in ROM that includes a bootloader and basic input/output routines?
Which type of software manages the main functions of a computer, provides device drivers and handles interrupts?