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A temporary storage area for data during processing.
They allow the microprocessor to continue working while waiting for the printer.
To handle interrupts by executing specific tasks when triggered.
The current task's status is saved before servicing the interrupt.
System software manages hardware, while application software performs specific tasks.
To manage hardware resources and provide a user interface.
Software that enables communication between hardware and the operating system.
To perform maintenance tasks on a computer.
A compiler translates entire programs at once, while an interpreter translates line by line.
Running multiple processes simultaneously by sharing resources.
To allocate and track memory usage for running applications.
Ensures data integrity and controls user access.
CLI requires typed commands, while GUI uses icons for interaction.
To create copies of data for recovery in case of loss.
To reorganize scattered data on a hard drive for faster access.
The operating system is loaded into RAM to start the computer.
To initialize hardware and load the operating system at startup.