Which term describes the software that manages computer hardware, users and the resources used by other programs?
Operating system
What is meant by utility software?
Software that carries out housekeeping tasks to keep a computer running efficiently
Which term describes the process of reorganising files so that they are stored in order and can be read more quickly?
Disk defragmentation
What is meant by data compression?
Reducing the size of a file so that it takes up less storage space
Which utility is designed to find and remove programs that could harm a computer or its data?
Anti-malware software
What is meant by peripheral management?
Controlling the devices attached to a computer and the data sent to and from them
What is meant by file management?
Keeping track of where files are stored and how they are opened, saved and deleted
What is meant by process management?
Deciding which programs are given time on the processor and in what order
Which statement describes the difference between an operating system and utility software?
The operating system manages resources while utilities perform housekeeping tasks
Which of these is a type of utility software?
Anti-malware software
A student wants to make copies of important files in case the originals are lost. Which utility should they use?
Backup software
A file becomes corrupted and cannot be opened. Which utility software could repair it?
File repair software
Large files need to be reduced in size before being sent by email. Which utility should be used?
Data compression software
A computer's operating system manages the keyboard, mouse and printer. Which OS function is this?
Peripheral management
A school network requires each student to log in and controls which files they can access. Which OS function is this?
User management
An operating system decides which program runs next on the processor. Which function is this?
Process management
Why does defragmenting a hard disk make files quicker to read?
The parts of each file are stored together so less time is needed to read them
Which task is carried out by utility software rather than by the operating system?
Reorganising the files on a disk so that they are stored in order
After installing a program from the internet, a user finds their computer runs slowly and unwanted pop-up windows keep appearing. Which type of utility software should be used?
Anti-malware software
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