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The Computer Toolkit
The Computer Toolkit
If the OS is the hotel manager, utility software is the maintenance team. They keep everything running smoothly - cleaners (disk cleanup) removing junk, organizers (defragmentation) arranging furniture efficiently, security guards (anti-malware) checking for intruders, archivists (compression) storing items compactly, and backup staff making copies of important documents. They don't do the main work but make sure everything else can!
What is utility software?: Programs that maintain and optimise computer systems
Computer Science glossary
- What is utility software?
- Programs that maintain and optimise computer systems
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Exam Tips - Utility Software
- SSD vs HDD: Always mention defrag is for HDDs only - SSDs don't benefit
- Purpose questions: State what the utility does AND the benefit to the user
- Common mistake: Confusing compression (reducing size) with encryption (making unreadable)
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Which of the following is an example of utility software?
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