GCSE A451 - Utility programs Flashcards

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Describe the following utility program: Anti virus (2)

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  • Scans the computer regularly
  • To check if any harmful software has been installed
  • Removes harmful programs
  • Prevents harmful programs from being installed
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Describe the following utility program: Disk fragmenter (2)

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  • Moves parts of files around so that all parts of a file are stored together allowing files to be accessed more quickly
  • Free space is collected together allowing large files to be saved easily
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Describe the following utility maintenance program: System clean up (2)

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Searches for and deletes files which are no longer used

… eg deletes temporary files

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Describe the following utility maintenance program: automatic update (2)

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  • Checks on the Internet for newer versions of programs which are installed
  • If found it downloads the software
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