Utility Software

Question 1

What is a defragmenter?

Answer 1

A defragmenter is used to allow the computer to run more efficiently, by re-arranging the fragments of the file.

Question 2

What is backup software?

Answer 2

Backup software is software that creates backup files of files to ensure work is not lost if the original file is unable to be accessed for any reason.

Question 3

What is compression?

Answer 3

Compression is to reduce the size of files on the system to free up more space on the system.

Question 4

What is anti-virus software?

Answer 4

A software designed to detect and destroy computer viruses.

Question 5

What are the advantages of utility software?

Answer 5

• Increase the efficiency of work
• Help to restore files and ensure no files are lost
• Protects important files
• Increases the capacity of the disk

Question 6

What are the disadvantages of utility software?

Answer 6

• Usage of multiple utility programs can slow up the computer by using up memory
• Some utility software’s cost money