Pearson 1CP2 - 3.2 - Utility Programs

Front

Explain the role of utility software in a computer system.

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Utility software helps in maintaining the system, enhancing performance, and protecting against security threats.

Front

When files become corrupt, unrecognisable or damaged as a result of a cyberattack or a device malfunction, what type of utility program can be used to fix them?

Back

File repair tool

Front

What utility copies files to a separate drive, in case the system gets damaged or compromised in future?

Back

Backup utility

Front

What type of utility reduces the size of files on disk, to ensure more storage is available for additional data?

Back

File compression utility

Front

What type of utility program takes data that has been split across different sectors of a hard disk drive and rearranges them so they are all together in the same physical location?

Back

Disk Defragmenter

Front

What are the physical regions of a hard disk (where data is written to) called? Options: clusters, cylinders, tracks, sectors

Back

sectors

Front

What often happens to files when they are written to the disk to maximise available disk space?

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Files are split into fragments

Front

How does the fragmentation of files into different hard disk sectors affect the performance of a system?

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Fragmentation of files leads to slower read/write speeds and slower performance.

Front

What type of utility program scans the system for programs that cause damage to the system? Options: Firewall program, Antivirus program, Disk cleanup program, File compression program

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Antivirus program

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What type of utility program is responsible for ensuring software is the latest and most secure version?

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Software updater