System Software Flashcards
(5 cards)
What is system software
Software designed to run and maintain a computer system
Different operating systems
User interface-allows the user to interact with the computer
Memory management
Communicate with internal and external hardware via the device drives
Provide a platform with different applications to run on
Deal with file management and disk management
Manage system security
Utility system software
Helps to maintain or configure a computer
Examples of utility software
Back up utilities back up data
Compression software
Encryption software
Difference between a full backup and an incremental back up
Full backup-contains all the data the folder and files that are selected to be backed up
Incremental backup-copy which only contains those files which have been altered since the last full backup
