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Generate a full Types of Software & Interrupts worksheet →All Software & the internet questionsState what is meant by the term operating system.
State what is meant by the term interrupt.
| Part | Answer and marking points | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| (a) | System software that manages hardware and provides a user interface System software that manages hardware and provides a user interface B1 | 1 |
| (b) | A signal to the processor that something needs attention A signal to the processor that something needs attention B1 | 1 |
State what is meant by the term interrupt.
State what is meant by the term operating system.
| Part | Answer and marking points | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| (a) | A signal to the processor that something needs attention A signal to the processor that something needs attention B1 | 1 |
| (b) | System software that manages hardware and provides a user interface System software that manages hardware and provides a user interface B1 | 1 |
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