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Utility Software

Revise Utility Software in 3.4 Computer Systems for GCSE Computer Science with 15 exam-style questions and 10 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should be part of a solid GCSE revision cycle.

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The Computer Toolkit

Introduction 2

Types of Utility Software

Key Facts 3

Deep Dive: Defragmentation

Deep Dive 4

Deep Dive: Backup Types

Deep Dive 5

Memory Trick

Notes 6

Exam Tips - Utility Software

Exam Tips 7

Knowledge Organiser: Utility Software

Summary

Sample Flashcards

Name 4 utility programs

Defrag, backup, anti-malware, compression, encryption

What is utility software?

Programs that maintain and optimise computer systems

Exam questions for Utility Software

Which of the following is an example of utility software?

A. A word processor
B. A defragmentation tool
C. A web browser
D. A spreadsheet application

1 markfoundation

Explain what defragmentation software does and why it improves the performance of a hard disk drive.

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