Computer Systems Flashcards

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What is Utility Software?

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Software that’s used to maintain or configure a computer- many installed with OS but can install some manually

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What is System Software? (Including the OS)

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Software designed to provide a base for other software to be used on- to actually run and interact with the computer for the user

E.g.; Microsoft Windows interacts with the computer to run it and provides a base to install and execute other apps.

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What is Application Software?

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Programs that allow the user to complete a task, e.g., play a game

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Give an example of Utility Software.

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Disk Health
Compression
Encryption
Backup
Virus/Malware Scanner
System Clean-up
Defragmentation (HDD)

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What causes HDD problems?

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They fail due to worn parts- they deteriorate over time so the read/write head slows down and data is more liable to corruption

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What does Disk Health software scan for?

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HDD for problems and the information it holds

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What does it do with the Disk Health scan as a result?

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It fixes issues where possible

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