F451: Utilities

Question 1

Define Compression Software

Answer 1

This reduces the size of files when scripts are being sent electronically to a publisher. The compression means they are sent more quickly. When the are received they are decompressed using a decompression algorithm.

Question 2

Define File Handlers

Answer 2

File Handlers manages data storage. It allows files to accessed, deleted and/or sorted.

Question 3

Define Hardware Drivers

Answer 3

Hardware Drivers contains the instructions to the OS for using a peripheral e.g. would be used when a new printer was bought in order to (install) communication protocols to the OS and to configure hardware.

Question 4

Define Back-up Utility Software

Answer 4

It automatically makes a copy of files in order to prevent the loss of files and protects important work by ensuring on different hardware that an incremental backup is made.

Question 5

Define Utility Software

Answer 5

Utility Software are system programs which perform a common task and help the running of software, hardware and system security.

Question 6

Define Anti-Virus Software

Answer 6

Ensures that the system remains virus free and identify any threats. Many files from the internet that will need checking. Files which are set from the system need to be virus free to stop them infecting other systems.

Question 7

Give examples of how someone can use file handling utilities with the computer

Answer 7

• Opening of files or folders to retrieve data when required
• Copying of files from one medium or place to another to take into school or make backups
• Deletion of files from storage when coursework handed in more or recent version stored