Systems SoftwareStudy Notes

Memory Trick

Part of Utility SoftwareGCSE Computer Science

This study notes covers Memory Trick within Utility Software for GCSE Computer Science. Revise Utility Software in Systems Software for GCSE Computer Science with 15 exam-style questions and 10 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 5 of 6 in this topic. Use this study notes to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

Topic position

Section 5 of 6

Practice

15 questions

Recall

10 flashcards

Memory Trick

DABCE - utilities that Defend And Backup Clean Everything

Defragmentation

Anti-malware

Backup

Compression

Encryption

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Practice 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.

3 marksstandard

Quick Recall Flashcards

Name 4 utility programs
Defrag, backup, anti-malware, compression, encryption
What is utility software?
Programs that maintain and optimise computer systems

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