Utility software

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What is the purpose of Utility Software?: Allows the user to maintain a computer
Which of the following is not an example of Utility Software?: Word Processor
Which of the following is an example of Utility Software?: Compression software
What is the name of the algorithm which encrypts data?: Cipher
Which of the following is needed by an algorithm to encrypt data?: Key
How do files become fragmented on a Hard Disk Drive?: When files are deleted they leave empty space, new files are fragmented in order to fit them into the empty space
What is defragmentation?: The process of ensuring files are stored contiguously on a Hard Disk Drive
What is the first step of the defragmentation process?: Empty space is grouped together
What is lossless compression?: When file size is reduced but the original can be restored
What is lossy compression?: When data is permanently removed from a file
Which one of the following is a purpose of compression?: Reducing the amount of data sent over networks
Which one of the following is a purpose of compression?: Reducing the amount of secondary storage capacity files take up
Which other of these software packages is an example of utility software?: Anti-malware software

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