Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science
4.1Types of software and interrupts
Types of software and interrupts in Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 4.1.1Distinguish system software from application software, with examples.
- 4.1.2Describe the role and basic functions of an operating system.
- 4.1.3Explain how hardware, firmware and an operating system are needed to run applications.
- 4.1.4Describe how interrupts are generated and handled, and their effect.
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Firmware, the bootloader and interrupts
35 min
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Operating systems and their functions
35 min
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System software, application software and utilities
30 min
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