System Software

What is a peripheral?

• Software

• Type of compression

• User interface

• Hardware device

What does CLI stand for?

What is the operating system?

• Runs the computer, manages hardware, etc

• Makes copies of important files and settings

• Reorganises data on hard drive to put files back together

• Allows applications to communicate with hardware

What is defragmentation?

• Makes a copy of computer system files and settings

• Reorganises files to put segments back together

• Scrambles data to stop other users accessing

• Reduces size of files so they take up less disk space

Which one allows the user to interact with computer system?

• Device Drivers

• Multitasking

• User Interface

• Disk Management

Why is compression important?

• Keep device up to date

• Stop hackers

• Save storage

• Make device run

Which function allows multiple applications to be run at the same time?

• Multitasking

• Device Drivers

• User Interface

• Disk Management

What does GUI stand for?

What is utility software?

• Helps maintain or configure a computer

• Software written to help user do various tasks

• Software where source code is made freely available

• Software where only compiled code is released

What is encryption?

• Makes an external copy of computer system files and settings

• Reorganises files to put back together

• Scrambles data to stop other users accessing

• Reduces size of files so they take up less disk space