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Paper 1 structured question: Types of software and interrupts

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Understanding interrupts in computer systems is essential for efficient task management.

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Interrupts Overview

Interrupts are signals that prompt the CPU to stop its current task and execute a specific routine. They can be generated by hardware or software events.

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    Explain the function of interrupts in a computer system.

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Types of Interrupts

There are two main types of interrupts: hardware interrupts, triggered by physical actions, and software interrupts, caused by program conditions.

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    Identify two examples of hardware interrupts.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

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