1.7 Utility Software

Which type of backup utility only takes a copy of the files created or edited since the last backup?

• Full backup
• Incremental backup

Which type of backup utility takes more storage space, but is faster to restore from?

• Full backup
• Incremental backup

Which type of backup utility takes less storage space, but is slower to restore from?

• Full backup
• Incremental backup

Which software utility reduces the size of files so that they take up less disk space?

• Full backup and incremental backup
• Compression software
• Encryption software
• Disk defragmentation software

Which software utility will extract .zip and .rar files?

• Full backup and incremental backup

• Compression software

• Encryption software

• Disk defragmentation software

Which software utility will allow large files to be downloaded / transmitted quicker?

• Full backup and incremental backup
• Compression software
• Encryption software
• Disk defragmentation software

Why is systems software needed?

• To provide an interface between software and hardware.

• To control the memory so that many apps can be opened at the same time.

• To allow the computer system to turn on.

• To help maintain or configure a computer system.

Why is utility software needed?

• To provide a user interface between software and hardware.
• To control the memory so that many apps can be opened at the same time.
• To allow the computer system to be maintained and run smoothly.
• To help maintain or configure a computer system.

Name the utility program that checks the Internet for new versions of software and will download and install it without any user interaction.

• Auto Update

• Auto Install

• Auto Cleanup

• Auto defragmentation

Name the utility software that searches for files and programs which are no longer being used and deletes them to free up disk space on your hard drive.

• Disk cleanup

• Disk defragmentation

• Disk analysis and repair

• Compression software