Utilities

Question 1

What is file repair?

Answer 1

1. This software attempts to restore the file to its original state after being corrupted or damaged. This facility is often built into certain applications, as well as being a separate, dedicated software tool.

Question 2

What is backup?

Answer 2

When loads of critical data is packing up, backing up your files is crucial. They can be manual, automatic or scheduled. Either full or incremental backups. These backups tend to be in either a different media, or an off-site cloud system. Usually comes with your operating system

Question 3

What is data compression?

Answer 3

1. Compression reduces the size of a file so it takes up less space and downloads faster over the internet. They must be extracted before they can be read. Depending on what algorithm is used, it can lose data or be presented in a different format.

Question 4

What is defragmentation?

Answer 4

1. Defragmentation reorganises the files on a hard disk, putting fragments of files and free space back together. The process can reduce the movement of the read/write head across the surface of the disk, which speeds up file access.
2. Solid state drives should not be defragmented, since they do not have any moving parts, and it will also unnecessarily reduce the lifespan.

Question 5

What is anti-malware?

Answer 5

This software helps to keep your computer and files safe from many dangers. (Viruses, Worms) Virtually, all operating systems come with malware protection already built in, configured and turned on.