Which type of software controls basic operations such as file management, disk storage, and hardware interfaces?

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The type of software that is in charge of basic operations like file management, disk storage, security, and hardware interfaces is called the system software. System software is designed to run the hardware components that make up a computer. In terms of computer functionality, it lies between the hardware and user applications.

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