1.2.3 - Utility Software

What isn't an example of Utility Software

• Encryption

• Task Manager

• Kernel

• Anti-Virus

What isn't an example of Utility Software

• Firewall

• Drivers

• Auto Updates

• Defragmentation

What happens during Defragmentation?

• Information is rearranged on a USB

• To make the retrieval of data quicker

• Information is rearranged on a Hard Drive

• To make the retrieval of data slower

What is Encryption software used to do?

• Permanently change data

• Revert data to something it wasn't before

• Change data so it is unreadable by an interceptor

• Change data so it is readable by an interceptor

_____________is a type of system software allows that allow a user to perform  maintenance-type tasks

• Operating system
• System Software
• Application software
• Utility program

____________a set of programs containing instructions that work together to coordinate all the activities among computer hardware resources

• Operating system
• System Software
• Application software
• Utility program

_________________are programs that designed to help users to be more productive with their personal tasks.

• Software
• System Software
• Application software
• Utility program

What is the purpose of Anti-Virus software?

• To keep the computer safe from malicious software

• To keep people safe from other people

• To keep the computer safe from defragmantation

• To keep data safe

What does a Firewall do?

• Creates a wall around the computer

• Blocks everything entering the computer/network

• Creates a barrier to outside software threats

• Blocks potentially harmful sources to the network/computer

What is the purpose of an Incremental Backup?

• Changes the files of everyone on the system

• Allows a user to see what is going on in the computer

• Backs up only the files that have been changed by users

• Backs up all the files that by all users