Y11 Software Homework

Which of the following is Utility software?

• Disk Defragmentation

• Chrome

• Windows

• Android

What are the two kinds of systems software to consider?

• Operating systems and utilities

• Application software and programming languages

• Hardware and firmware

• Network protocols and security software

What is the main function of systems software?

• Controlling the hardware

• Running other programs

• Providing an interface for user interaction

• Maintaining the system

What does systems software govern?

• Application software

• Hardware components

• Computer system

• Network protocols

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

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

What are the benefits of an Incremental Backup?

• It is quicker than a full back up

• It will incur less traffic on the system

• It will copy all the files in one go for every user

• It is slower than full backups

Encryption needs a ...... to ensure that data can be converted back to its original state to be read

A f................. is a defence that is part of the OS that stops harmful traffic from entering the computer from the internet