Interrupt, A signal to the CPU that causes a temporary pause so the event can be handled, CPU (microprocessor), The processor that executes instructions, Interrupt handler, Part of the OS that identifies the interrupt and sends it to the correct routine, ISR (Interrupt Service Routine), A routine that services a specific interrupt, Save state, Storing information about the current process so it can resume later, Resume, Continuing the original process after the interrupt is handled, Buffer, Temporary memory area that stores data briefly to prevent freezing / match different speeds, Buffering, When data is stored temporarily so playback/printing can continue smoothly, Device driver, System software that allows the OS to communicate with hardware devices, Descriptor, Information a device provides to identify itself and its requirements (helps plug-and-play)

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