- 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)
This exam tips covers Exam Tips - Utility Software within Utility Software for GCSE Computer Science. 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 still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 6 of 7 in this topic. Treat this as a marking guide for what examiners are looking for, not just a fact list.
Practice questions for Utility Software
Which of the following is an example of utility software?
Explain what defragmentation software does and why it improves the performance of a hard disk drive.
Quick recall flashcards
What is utility software?
Programs that maintain and optimise computer systems
Name 4 utility programs
Defrag, backup, anti-malware, compression, encryption