Pearson 1CP2 - 3.2 - Utility Programs

Explain the role of utility software in a computer system.

• Utility software slows down the system performance.
• Utility software is not necessary for computer systems.
• Utility software helps in maintaining the system, enhancing performance, and protecting against security threats.
• Utility software is used for entertainment purposes only.

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?

• File repair tool

• System optimization tool

• File compression tool

• Network security tool

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

• Data recovery utility
• Backup utility
• File transfer utility
• System optimization utility

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

• File compression utility
• File extension utility
• Storage enhancement tool
• Data expansion utility

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?

• Data Consolidator
• Disk Organizer
• Sector Compiler
• Disk Defragmenter

What are the physical regions of a hard disk (where data is written to) called?

• clusters
• cylinders
• tracks
• sectors

In order to maximise available disk space, what often happens to files when they are written to the disk?

• Files are duplicated
• Files are moved to the cloud
• Files are encrypted
• Files are split into fragments

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

• Fragmentation of files improves read/write speeds
• Fragmentation of files has no impact on system performance
• Fragmentation of files reduces the risk of data loss
• Fragmentation of files leads to slower read/write speeds and slower performance.

What type of utility program scans the system for programs that cause damage to the system?

• Firewall program
• Antivirus program
• Disk cleanup program
• File compression program

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

• Update scheduler
• Program optimizer
• Security enhancer
• Software updater