Hardware features desirable in a batch-processing operating system include memory protection, timer, privileged instructions, and __________ .
A) clock cycles
B) associated data
C) interrupts
D) kernels

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Interrupts are necessary in a batch-processing operating system to allow the system to respond to external events or user input. Without interrupts, the system would be unable to handle events such as I/O requests or user commands in a timely manner.

Hardware Features Desirable in a Batch-Processing Operating System Include Memory