Types of Utility Software
Part of Utility Software · GCSE GCSE Computer Science revision
This key facts covers Types of 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 2 of 7 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 2 of 7
Practice
15 questions
Recall
10 flashcards
Types of Utility Software
| Utility | Purpose | How it Helps |
|---|---|---|
| Defragmentation | Reorganises fragmented files on HDD | Faster file access (NOT needed for SSDs) |
| Disk Cleanup | Removes temporary/unnecessary files | Frees up storage space |
| Anti-malware | Detects and removes malicious software | Protects system security |
| Backup | Creates copies of files/system | Recovery after data loss |
| Compression | Reduces file sizes | Saves space, faster transfers |
| Encryption | Scrambles data to make it unreadable | Protects sensitive information |
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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.
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