1.5.2 Utility Software

Question 1

Why is a utility software important?

Answer 1

Performs specialised tasks that support the OS
May be included as part of the OS installation or may be additional third-party applications
Utility software functionality may relate to system security to file and disk management

Question 2

What tasks are performed by Utility Software?

Answer 2

Encryption software
Defragmentation software
Compression software

Question 3

What is a encryption software?

Answer 3

Scrambles data into an unreadable form that cannot be read unless you have a specific key to decrypt it. (protect personal documents)

Question 4

What is a defragmentation software?

Answer 4

Analyses system data and how it is stored on the hard disk. Then rearranges the data into a more logical sequence to allow faster access on disks containing lots of data

Question 5

What is a compression software?

Answer 5

Reduces file size of documents and system files so that they take up less space on a disk. (used when sending large files via email or storing large multimedia files)